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NO COMPETITION FOR HIM
As will be seen in the picture, Jack Odell, tonuerly of the Central British School, won the 100 meires at the International Athlelle Meet at Caroline ili on Sunday with the greatest of cast. He romped home fally 20 yards ahead of the second man, his time belog 57 sees, which undoubtedly would have been better had he been pressed.—Photo by Staff Photographer,
OUR WEEKLÝ
HOCKEY FEATURE
December 29, 1938.
Pilgrim" Says-
ADVICE CIVEN TO FORWARDS
INTER-CHANGE OF POSITIONS
STANDINGS OF TEAMS
TO DATE
The following are the standings of the various teams in the Hongkong 11.A. Tournament to date:
F. W. L. D. F.A.. Radio & P.S.C. 6 5 0 1 21 411 6 4 2 2 0 13 8 3 6 4 2 0 0 3 A 0 20 06
C.D.A.
Recreio
R.A.F......
Police "A" ...
Nomads
K.I.T.C.
Police "B"
Varsity
R.A.O.C.
Boxing HARVEY MAY GO TO
Army Batsmen Take Good AMERICA
Lead In Cricket
Tie Against Navy
Sailors Before
Lose A
A Wicket
Close of Play
(By "R. Abbit")
11 is most unpleasant reminder last ball of Godby was a fast yorker
of the strenuous times we live in,
to find how dificult it is for the Services to raise their best teams.
Hatfield. Next over, however, Godby dropped in his pet yorker-only it was a bit slower one this time--and sent Lees back for an invaluable In- nings of 20, played at a most critical time. 116-0-20. Paxton mado three singles and then Moores was
THE ARMY BAT
The
and
0
0
But Only For World Title Fight
By Harold Lewis
Falling Baer, he hopes to Induce John Henry Lewis, former world's light heavyweight champion, to corne for a return fight with Over Harvey, whom he beat at Wembley
ar two years ago.
Waller Neusel is also considered us an opponent.
For the past two months, Harvey
OFTEN VERY EFFECTIVE
OPPOSITION MAY BE THROWN INTO DISORDER
An outside left should always keep well out on the touch line except when play is round the opposing circle. He should then come in a little on the chance of the ball coming across and boing missed by the inside-left.
The outside left may then have a|side his winger, giving him o slam, chance to nip in and get in a shot if necessary, as he does so. The or pass to better-placed colleague, winger at once passes the ball gut! He must always be on the look-out to him and, unmarked as he probably for a clearance to the wing by one will then be, the insido man can get. of the defenders, and if he sees any well away on the wing. prospect of it, he should pince him
solí in the position to which the This movement, to be effective, clearance is likely to be made; for must be done quickly, before the
acits
and
goalles under pressure defenders can get back into position have tle time to pick and choose once again. as to where to hit, but are generally
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A centre-forward, for various rea- content to clear the ball anywhere sons, dribbles occasionally towards out to the wing.
the inside-left or inside-right. As bo In taking passes on the left, the does so, the inside should at once blade of the stick should be facing sco whether he is likely to be the direction in which the ball is crowded out by this move, and if 50, coming, so that on impact with the should cut inwards, thus taking the
centre-forward's place.
Half-backs and full-backs can chonge when the winger has got well away, and the half is not fast enough to catch up before the winger cen- tres. The back then goes out to tackle, and the half cuts diagonally Inwards to fill the gap.
Lieut. Hook (R.A.), brilliant Army pivoi, who will be seen in action against the Navy at. Sookunpoo to- morrow.
HERE AND THERE WITH "PILGRIM"
wlten he
was
100
THE Nomads last Saturday drew the game. The K.LT.C. secured a 1-1 with the K.LT.C. In a close lucky point as the result of C. Pinto's and interesting game. H. Gubbay, Coal; he was in an off-side position
scored. There S. A. Reed and Silva in the attack much aimless hitting in the cours opened with a rush and for a short of the game. while looked like scoring a quick goal; but gradually their opponents settled down and play became very
even, with the Nomads. If anything having the better of the exchanges.
A
R. J. REED equalised for the maintained by G. II. and S. A
London, Dec. 3. Len Harvey, having recaptured the 1.b.w. to Godby who had bowled ex-British heavy-weight title on Thurs- rellently, taking his six wickets for day night, when he easily, bent Eddle twenty runs.
Phillips, spent a good part of yester- After tin the Army started their day discussing future matches. He high, and will not be easily Innings and after Corp. Webb had
matches got his leg In front of one in Pax-
Mr. Hulls, the Harringay promoter, ton's first aver, a long and redate is anxious to put Harvey Into the stand followed. Logan shaped very ring in London against Max Baer, well and Paterson (not the bowler) was very steady. He should, how- and intends to leave for New York ever, have been caught off Manners, in a fortnight's time to secure Boer's
** | signature. who was probably doing more with the ball than
an could be seen from the pavilion.
score was sixty six after an hour's play which is slow fer the ground. At this point Fax- ton relieved Whitmurah, Moores which just hit the off stumpa. went on for Manners. Moores sent
the Police "B" by 2-0 at Mong THE C.B.A. Inst Monday defented 17-3--5 The Army yesterday lost the services nearly had Manners with a head-length was very variable and Log told me yesterday, he has been in |
Land relleved Paterson and very down some very good balls but his
kok. A slippery sandy surface mode punished some short ones heavily.
neat play difficult, but despite the of Weedon, Man and Painter who high full toss at which the thes put flowever, at 94 he mistimed a slower touch with Mr. Jimmy Johnston, the
conditions, perfect combination was were toying round with
Flashed and somehow or other | machine- 11 or something equally gun
it between the wicket keeper and one and scooped up an easy chance New York promoter, regarding pas-
Nomads in the second half, off Fowler and D. Smith in the attack. ible fights in America, and when the pleasant. Twenty years ago
that
first all. The latter nearly got at to Lees. (D4--2--40.)
Land came in and on-drava Pax- Į "esuit of the Phillips fight was known
a short corner. He was also out- The Whitley brothers, Tom and Nor- machine gun would have been un-it. Godby again produced his fast
standing at centre-half in New York, Johnstone and Mike
with bis no
man, weru far as they yorker next over and bowled Firth ton who, for some reason, had commonly lonely so
prominent among the clever stick-work. Xavier, at left halves, and Austen, playing the one hat who had been shaping excellently. deep field behind him and was-de-Jacobs both talked of inviting Harvey were concerned. The Navy too had Four for thirty-three and the Navy cordingly for more expensive than he to go. Harvey's renly was:
back, was brilliant, his speed and back game, had little to do, A late Glenister, Brownrigg und
Kyrke
were definitely on n lee shore,
need have been. Just after the hun-
NO ELIMINATORS
first-time clearances being a feature start was made and both tenme nway. Of course it has to be done
Mrs. Ackroyd has been a most lot the game. "I am not particularly interested
In my opinion, the played with only ten men. but we older people do sigh for the
It looked as if Clayton and Man-dred was holsted, Patterson was bed-
C.B.A. spacious leisurely days of the past.
However, he in Max Baer as a light with him rollfie scorer for the Seaforth Ladies Nomads were rather unlucky not to were quickly on the offensive and ners were starting a stand when the ly dropped at mid on.
have won as the goal scored against maintained pressure throughout the Land to
slid not increase his score before he takes me nowhere. Neuse】 【 regard I.ces won the
hitting toss and sent in
Jong on and then to square leg (both beautiful tried to glance Paxton to fine leg in exactly the same way. Whitmarsh and L. S. Smith to face
I want no
them was shot from an off-side posl- match. G. H. Fowler scored a goal tion. Codby at the Yard end and Paterson.
Apparently lost his head and and was caught at second slip oft the more eliminating fights, and I will stick the ball is cheeked and by ai
in each half, The former appeared to be very su had a blind mow at an off ball and Land began to bat confidently and America to take part in one.
ball and back of his bat. (112-3-43.) not in any circumstances go to
very slight turn, can be placed in and bowled slow medium in het skied it to second silp. 47-5-20; made two delightful lato cúts of
later Clayton snicked over which Smith allowed to be
"I would go there to fight Joe
the desired position. Paterson too was all over Wanstall did not stop long. maiden.
Godby to Land
und start and it DOLICE "B" fought enthusiastical Moores, which sped to the boundary Louls for the world's heavyweight to the ball in the first instance, it at second slip.
Unless the stick is faced squarely KIT.C. mode
was only in the second half the shop and eleven runs came from seventh wicket falling at 54 but then back again and Land cut his second with John Henry Lewis for the lights cater to get the ball into posi-verted in their usual positions that equalising before the interval. Jessop,
ly and only bad finishing by the”. the in a flash. This brought Manners title, and I would go for a match will glance off and go out of control. When Pyra Singhstions arising
prevented them from his first over. But disaster wafted on the Navy. Godby speeded up and and Talbot stood by and later both instimed the next and Paxton full just as qualified to fight Louis as kept fairly wide of the body. Taking shouting by these in the defence to a heavier defeat. Leslie was also
Lees played a real captain's innings ball beautifully behind point but heavyweight championship. I Am Whitmarsh in playing him to square hit
Pinto and Portab began to combine in goal, played a brilliant game tion on taking a pass if the stick is out. Gradually
forward at first slip and made the
effectively. There Jeg lifted the ball a
was too much throughout and saved the side from littlo and
A quick and good innings of Lawrence
1 too close to the feet is liable to allow the team to play the sort of took
catelt.unted. Hatfeld, who had been catch. n low (1-10) Then Smith cut at the
unable to turn up at the start, went
vent 27 scored in a very uttractive man-
hamper you by the bait
ball becomnig
[outstanding at contre-half, Chenan drst ball of Paterson's second over did not bowl nearly as well as he
on for Godby but he seemed stiff and ner.
game which they revealed earlier in Singh, at right back, also played re and was taken by Land at second had done against the Club. Talbot
the season. If this continues the markably well. Kowloon Indians, as a team, will not
o far.
slip.an's TROUBLE
un-
This brought Manners and Ken- nedy together, both of whom have played for the Navy at Lord's. The latter shaped nicely and made an excellent chot pust extra cover to the corner of the ground, but the
at-
latter after
fours)
the
score
་་
SLOW CRICKET Things now became very dull, as
hit very hard and it was unfortun-both batsmen found it dimcult to get
for four and that was that.
Scores:
ROYAL NAVY-IST. INNS. Capt. Whilmarsh, e Lawrence, b
Godby
son at deep mid on when the stand ate that he hit a full toss to Pater- the ball away. Godby especially L/S Smith, e Land b Paterson had realised nifty-three of which his seemed unhappy and did not give Lt. Commdr. Kennedy, b Godby share was twenty-eight.
one the impression he was seeing Lt. Manners, e Godby, b Land Moores hung on and Lees got two caught at the wicket almost at once. E.
them. After
Coombes ter,
was Commdr. Firth, b Godby
b Godby
very pretty fours off Godby's first 146-3-13. Hatfield, promoted in Cor A Clayton, Land, b Godby
Commdr. Brood knock Connor, Wanstall, Paterson, b
over, when the latter went on for the order after his
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Against the Club now came in. How- ever after he had scored two he was Lt. Talbot, e Paterson, b Baker
Land bowled by a quick one from Moores Mar. Moores, 1.b.w., b Godby which kept low.
C. P. O. Paxton, not out
Extres
on
Paxton still bowled without a deep feld straight and Godly off-drave him for four. But in Moores' next over a good break-back came back quickly and bowled him. 157-7-- 12. Swyers had cone in after Hat- feld and concentrated mainly defence though he on-drove Paxton to the fence. Then very nicely Moores bowled Sgt. Baker with ́ü good one. 101--8-0. Lawrence, though in a good deal of pain from went in nobly to a pulled muscle, try to hold an end up and put
Total
Bowling Analysis
Godby Paterson Land *Halfeld Swyers Boker
Q. 11.5
M.
this BC330d
mixed up with your feet
CHANGING PLACES Inter-chonge of positions between an inside and an outside forward, 6 between a centre and an Inside man.
5 and between a half and a full back can be very effective. Imagine a
QBAL Singh, deputising for Man winger, to reach a badly-delivered display during the closing stages of Singh in goal, gave a very sound
20
pass, comes inward a few yards, and
4
as he does so, draws with him the
240
| opposing half; then is the time for
the inside to dash behind and out-
20
Q
Tommy Farr was.
3 "Of course, the power of the purse
5 generally operates in boxing. It has
to. But I do not think there is the
T
"As to
118 slightest prospect of my going to
America unless it is for a title fight
to a fight here, who is there? W.I ace no paint in fighting Baer, even 20 In London. Still, we must await
developments a
and see what is offered, Except in the case of a world title Ight am not desperately eager to grab a match with Tom. Dick or Harry. In fact, it is
ដាំនឹងខ្នងក
0
10
1
40
21
2
Bowled one no-ball,
ARMY 1ST, INNS. Moores away to equare leg for a S/Sgt. Patterson,
Two overs later he put couple.
c Whiuparsh
Paxton out of the ground by the car b Paxton park and the ball is reported to have Cpl. Webb, b.w. b Paxton reached the Bank! A perfectly Umed Driver Lugan, e Lees b Moores shot. He was coming down hard en
en St. Land. e Paxton b Manners the ball and
Capt. Godby, b Moores obviously has very powerful wristwork. Manners went Ple. Coombes, e Clayton b Moores on but Lawrence banged him to the Pic. Hatfield, b Moores
icus Major Swyers, et. Clayton b mid-wicket boundary the' it obvicus- ly was most painful. Swyers was Manners
Moores
Jevery WEDNESDAY for Dinner playing a nice game and evidently Sel. Baker, & Mo
9 p.m. to 1 a.m,
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the practice he had against the Club, Capt. Lawrence, b Moores when he did little, helped him na ho P. S. M. Paterson, not out seemed 10 bat infinitely
Extras Lawrence square
better. cut Manners for
four and put a single to leg but Moores next over got a beauty past him. A most gollant innlegend the aland put on 34 runs. 103-9-
Total
Bowling Analysis
0. M.
R
Paxton Moores
24 3
22
5
Monners
13.1
of the first ball of Manners next
NAVYAND. INNS,
10.
PS. M. Paterson came in and
pushed a four through the slips but Whitmarsh
over Swyers went out to drive, 1/6 Smith, not out missed the ball and was Flumred.E. A. Cinylon, e Godby b Hat The innings closed for 100-a lead
of 85 runs.
NAVY HAVE TO BAT
The Navy were unfortunate in having to bat for ten minutes and
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make an exhibition tourile I shall PHILLIPS'S PURSE
In spite of this statement, Mr. 13Hulls has great hopes of matching Ohim with Baer or Lewis, and it will probably depend on the sort of in- 27 durement he is able
is able to offer Harvey. Baer is over two stones heavier, carries a tremendous punch, but is 2 slow and easily outboxed. He looked very poor when Farr beat him, and 13 very good when he knocked out Ben
▸ Fourd.
10 The receipts on Thursday night 4 proved to be only about £7,000, of 20 which the boxers were each guar- anteed £1,500, with the option of 25 100 per cent, of the receipts, whichever was the greater. They will, there- fore, be due to receive just under W. £2.000 each.
fleld
S. P. O. Wanstall, not out
Total (1 wkt.)
Bowling Analysis
M.
1
4
1
Lees wisely pouk in his left-hander Godby next. Smith hit Godby to long-leg Hathold
Phillips's
purse, however, must be
handed to the British Boxing Board
of
*
The
•
attack, with Pennell as leader, made several raids, but good work was spoilt by wild shooting. The Police. “B” will have to fold a much stronger team--and I believe they have the men-if they points. hope to obtain their first Tournament
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