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Thursday
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
LEE WAI-TONG GOING NORTH TO TAKE PART IN CHARITY MATCHES
(By "Abe")
Loe Wai-tong, soccer idol of millions of Chinese, has been invited by the International Roliof Committee in Shanghai to go north to take part in a series of football matches in aid of war refugees.
As he has done so after in the past for the cause of charity, Lee has consented to go and ban written Str Shou-son Chow, through whom the invitation was transmitted, to this effect,
Lee's mere presence in Shanghai, where he has not been seen for long time, is enough to ensure big gates," at the international Reller Committee Fund is bound to benef considerably.
Up to now no dates have been Axed for the charity matches, and Lee as yet does not Itnow what the programme is going to be like.
A CLASH?
When I spoke to him yesterday he anid, only hope it will not be during the Chinese New Year hol- days, for I do not wish to miss the Hongkong-Manila Interport."
in centre-forward in local football who could oust Lec from this berth, and if he is here at the time of the Interport he would appear to be the tugieal choice.
SUCCESSFUL RETURN
Lee Wal-tong's return to football this season has been capped with making great
Although success, only infrequent appearances-gen- erally in charity Barnes-be as played with some of his old skill. it he is not no fast now as he was in his heyday, his shootlar power at least is in no way diminished, as! local goal-keepers will testify, and, he has not yel failed to seère in every match in which he has taken part.
His last appearance was for Chinn in the International match against Scotland. He seared three goals in this match to help the Chinese win an easy victory, but in the last minute of the game he received n kick which necessitated his removal from the field. Though his injury lost him a lot of blood,' it did not If this surmise turns out to be prove to be serious and Lee is now correct, it will be unfortunate for again fit and well-and ready for the Hongkong. At the moment there is next soccer match!
The chances, however, are that the matches will be played round about Chinese New Year us the holidays then are generally the best time in which to play important seeer matches.
Manchester United Put
Out Of F.A. Cup By West Bromwich Albion
London, Jan. 11.
The greatest upset in the Third Round matches of the F.A. Cup played to-day was the home defeat of Manchester United at the hands of West Bromwich Albion, a Second Division team which, however, has been tipped as the best outside bet in the competition.
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0 Millwall
Southend 1 THIRD ROUND REPLAYS
Nelther team was able to score on York Saturday when they mel for the Arst Chesterfield time
the Alblon's ground, but visiting Manchester to-day, West Bromwich found the net five times against the United's solitary tally.
by n draw Aston Villa, held to Ipswich in the first encounter, got through by the odd goal in three, noluble while Leicester scured away victory over Sloke by the same margin.
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Bolton and Middlesbro failed to score although extra time was play- ed, and third meeting, therefore, will be necessary.
Huddersfield were unable to have the better of their junior rivals, Notts Forest, despite the advantage of ground, but Leeds beat Rournemouth comfortably by 3-1. Millwall's away win over York was clear-cut, while Chesterfield and Southend played a draw of 1-1.
Results in full:
F.A. CUP
(THIRD ROUND)
Huddersfield Loods
at-
⚫ Notta Forest
Bournemouth 1
Cricket Record Equalled
Melbourne, jan. 3.
In a Sheffield Shield cricket match between Queensland and Victoria to-day D. Tallon, wicket-keeper in the Queens- land eleven, dismissed twelve batsmen in two innings, catch- ing six men out and stumping
six.
Tallon thus equalled the world record of E. Pooley, of Surrey, who in 1868 dismissed 12 Sussex batsmen at the Oval. Pooley caught eight men and stumped four
Australia To Cure 'Em Of Foot-Faults
So important has the avoidance of foot-faulting in tennis become in) Australia since the argument over Adrian Quist's breaches in the Davis Cup challenge round that the Victor In Umpires Association has decided to appoint roving foot-fault judges for the State championships. These men will particularly watch games on the outside courts, where fool- fault judges are not appointed.
Australia, it is said, is determined to bring up her young players to obey the rules.
First Round Draw Of Rugby League
London, Jan. 11.
The following in the draw of the first round of the Rugby League Cup to be played on February 4.
St. Helens Recs. Liverpool
Leigh
Whan
Salford
Rochdale
ilun K. R.
1 Broughton
Higginshaw Hunslet
V.
v. St. Helen'a
V.
Warrington
V.
Hull
V.
Wakefeld
v.
Swinton
V
United
*Bollon Ipswich Manchester V. Stoke
Middlesbro'
0
blowers
1
Aston Villa
2 Bradford
1
West Broin.
5 Northern
V.
Seaton
1 Leicester
2 Kelghley
V.
York
Featherstone
After extra time.
Leeds
V.
Shariston Red
Rose
V.
Bramley
2
Bristol C.
1 Oldhum
V.
Castleford
0 Newport
a Widnes
V.
Halifax
V.
Darrow
3 Watford
2
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH) Cardif Mansfied Reading
THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)
2 Rochdale Lincoln
SCOTTISH LEAGUE (FIRST DIVISION)
Albion Ilamilton
Hearts
2 SL Mirren
1 Falkirk
Ayr U.
Queen '5th.
0
Partick
0
Motherwell
Queen's Park
Rangers
4 Arbroath
2
Glass-
v, Baticy
Huddersfield
Dewsbury
--Reuter
NEW HARRINGAY
PROMOTER
3 Mr. Johmy Bent is to succeed Mr. Sydney Hulls as promoter of boxing contests at Harringay Arena when the latter's contract expires in February. has Mr. Best, who for some years Reuter.
at Liverpool been match-maker Stadium and will continue in this recently took over the Capacity,
Was Granby Hall, Leicester, and formerly match-maker for the No- tional Sporting Club.
REPULSE BAY Hotel
Geo. Pio-Ulski's String Quintette
every SUNDAY for Tiffin
1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Fred Carpio's Dance
Orchestra
His connection
with Harringay, which takes effect from February 15, will make him the most prominent fight controller in the country.
January 12, 1939.
CONTRAST IN LADIES'
STYLES
Different stances employed by ladies taking part in the Softball League. The lady in the centre is Miss Beatrice Hutchinson of the Cubs, Photos by Jaßer.
Malayan Badminton Tipped To Win English Title
Singapore.
Every badminton enthusiast in Malaya will be glad to learn that Samuel has, in compliance with the requests of his intimate friends, prominent among whom is Mr.
Star TEST PLAYERS
Figure Skating COLLEDGE KEEPS
MISS CECILIA
BRITISH TITLE
RETIRE O'Reilly May Not Play Again
Frayed nerves, the result of 12 months continuous cricket, is given as the reason for the impending re- tirement from Australian cricket for the rest of the season of W. J. O'Reilly, J. H. Fingleton, A. G. Chipperfield and S, J. McCabe,
The retirement of all four players Miss Cecilia Colledge retained the
McCabe women's ille when the British is partly due to the strenuous tour Figure Skating Championships were in England last summer.
was never really well, and O'Reilly's concluded at Wembley last night.
decision is the direct result of the Miss Colledge scored 1,807.5
tour.
London, Dec. 14.
J. L. Woods, President of the Badminton Association of Malaya, decided to stay in London until the All-England points, and won, after a brilliant ex- badminton championship tournament is over.
The
to
concluded Welsh champion recently championship might have been an player all-Danish affair, but for the pre-trophy.
who reached the sence of Somliel, Anal by a string of successes over International
players.
In
will be the first oversea the All-England win
These enthusiasts base their con- clusion upon Samuel's brilliant all- round play. Besides they are con
soon get fident that he will climatised, and will be in the pink of condition for the All-England event.
The
UK-
In the first round Samuel defeated P. J. Hilton, the Welsh international, by 15-3 and 15-5. A straight set victory of 15-7 and 15-9 over
experience gained in the Danish inter- Sven Stromann, national, placed him in the last eight, Welsh tournament has made him de- on the singles C. H. Whittaker, an English intercide to concentrate
next victim, the only henceforth, national, was his
Samuel saw the international clash ncore being 15-12 and 15-5.
IN FINE FORM
between England and Wales, where:
of seeing the his letter to Henry, Samuel he had the pleasure said that he was in marvellous form All-England champion, R, C. F in action. He is of the when he defeated Gunnar Holm. Nichols, Denmark Number One player, who opinion that, provided he can man- was expected to curry the honours, age to discard some of the heavy in the semi-pal. The score of 15 clothing he is compelled to wear duc 7. 10-15 and 18-16, indicates that to the cold-playing with long flan- nels and thick sweater is something the players were well matched.
The crowd was so pleased with the new lo him-not only does he ex- in the remaining pect to do well display that "service" was often de-
tournaments, but he is confident of layed by the prolonged cheering.
One of the spectators, an English getting the better of the champion, man, who was highly impressed by if he is lucky enough to oppose him.
wrote and Samuel's performance
him the following presented to poem.
A hurried Ode to Sam, What is this game we mortals try That takes us hurling o'er the court
A smashing shuttles, crashing out, A biff, a bang, a smash, a clout, A leaping, running tired out, Or gently placing here and there Unhurried.
Walking.
He gets there.
As Samuel had to play in the men's and mixed doubles, besides being slightly unwell, before
the
In announcing the appointment final, he was unable to produce his
Brigadier-General A. C. Critchley best. Tage Madsen, another Danish
HOME SOCCER SENSATION
London, Jan. 3.
One of the greatest soccer sensa- tiens in years was caused by the announcement of the findings of a joint committee of the Football As- sociation and the Football League, appointed to investigate an alleged breach of the rules of the Assoclit-
tion and of the League.
stated that an Advisory Board, con- international, defeated him by 15 County aud the mannger of Carlisle
Colonel Walter sisting of himself, Wilson and Major J. Bennett, had been set up to assist Mr. Best, who will also have a ceat on the board.
BADMINTON LEAGUE RESULTS
Following are the results of last night's
in the
every WEDNESDAY for Dinner badminton league games
9
p.m. to 1 a.m.
A la Carte & Table d'Hote
Division:
Recreio beat St. John's 6-3.
B
A. Xavier and C.C. Pereira beat T. IL Kwok and R. Beran 21-18: baat N. Benth and P. Wilson 21-10: beat D. Kwok and F, Newman 31-17.
C. N. da Blive and EAJ. Alves beat; F. it, Kwok and R. Bevan 21-17: best N. Bmith and P. Wilson 31-17: beat D, Kwok and 7. Newman 34-23:
H: Gonsalves and M. M. Soares foul to r. i. Kwok and It, Bevan 31-18: 20 to N. Emith and P. Wilts 18-31 to D. Kwok and F. Newman 11-21.
KOWLOON TONG V. ST, ANDRAW'S Kowloon Tong best St. Andrewa 3-0. 7. Chang and Lee Kam-ming best 8. Darby 13: beat A. B. Stand W. Knox 11-10: Deat fomiinson and B. A. Broadbridge 11-12
Peter Lo and P. Fleischer beat Gibson
THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. and Darby 31-3: best wild and Knox E14
Dent Tomlinson and Broadbridge 31-117] R. E. Lee and F. §. Ka best Gibson and Darby 1-1: beat Blim and Knox A~4: bent Tomlinson and Broadbridge 11-,
The chairman of the Stockport United Clubs and the players of the and Hartlepools Carlisle United United clubs in the 1938-37 season, were the persons concerned.
8 und 15-9.
The onlookers were surprised Samuel lost, for he victory over a superior player in the semi-final had more or less assured him of the title,
The drastic decisions of the com- PROPHESIED TO DO BETTER Though Samuel failed to annex mitice include the suspension sine die the Welsh major honours yet all the from football of one Stockport direc "big shots"-using Sam's own ex- tor, the suspension of one player for pression-are openly prophesying a month and the fining of ten other that the first All-Malaya singles players.-Reuter,
Two catchers misoped while in play to the Ladies' Softball League. The lady on the left has already got the ball in her glove,-Photos by Jaffer.
"I would not like to say at this Juncture that O'Reilly will retire completely from first-class cricket," sald Fingleton, "bul O'Reilly appre clates fully what lies ahead of him in cricket should he want to return."
with 1,038.5 points. Misa Daphne Walker was third.
Graham Sharp retained the men's title, holding off the challenge of his old rival, Freddy Tomlins, by a sub- stantial margin.
last
Making what was probably their.
the champion- appearance In ships, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. T. Cli
pairs retained the
championship which they have held since 1934. Results:
WOMEN'S FINAL
Calledge (holder) Park- Miss Cecilla
Dopune lane), 1.0075 pta, 3; Minx Megan Taylor (Manchester), 1,830.3. 2; Mlas Walker (Figure Skating Club), 1,778.0, 3. MEN'S FINAL
H. Graham Sharp (Westover) tholder). 1.839.4 pts. 1; F Tomilns (Streatham), 1,7773, 2. Austin (Westover), 1.505.7, 3: G. S. Yates (Figure Skating Club). 1.800.3. 4; 1, B. Currie (Scottish FS.C.). (Brighton). 1,637.7.8 D. Silverthorne 1.410.2 8; A. Pryce-Jones (Figure Skating Club), 3. 7: It. B. Hayes (Midlands), 1,310, 8 D. J. Humby (Streatham),
Cecilla Colledge, with the world's 1.01.6, D.
Trophy championship Ice-skating which she won two years ago, The championship is now held by Mas Megan Taylor,
bition of free skating, from Miss Megan Taylor, the world champion,
PAMS FINAL Mr. and Mrs, L., It. T. Clift (Westover] (holders), 63.0 pla., 1; R. J. Wilkie and Miss D. B. Walls (Westminster), 50, 2: II. Constantine and Mike Howells (Man- chester), 40.7, 3; C. . L. Salvesen and 4 H. J. Hatton and Miss D. Nash (Man
J. T. Ivory (East of Scotland), 43.0, chester), 42.9, 5.
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