Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
January 23, 1939.
R. NAVY BEATEN IN LAI WAH
CUP COMPETITION
CHINESE WIN IN Scotland Beats England In Fine Rugby Tie
SPITE OF MUCH -WEAKENED SIDE!
MANY INJURIES DURING SPEEDY SOCCER MATCH
(By "Abe"}
Despite playing with a very much weakened team, the Chinose nevertheless managed to de- feat the Navy in the Lai Wah Cup on the Club The ground yesterday by four goals to one. margin of victory rather flattered the Chinose, however; for they were certainly not that much better than the sailors. All the five goals were scored in the second half.
A fast pace Wits
whole throughout the
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maintainedings for his colleagues, but none of encounter. them seemed to pack a shot capable
THEY GOT THEIR MAN-A Scots player brought down by the opposition in the International Rugby There were a lot of hard knocks and of benting Tam Kwan-kon. Spiller Tournament match on the Club ground on Saturday between England and Scotland. The Scots won by 16 many players had to leave the field and Armstrong, the right-wing com-
for attention. No quarter was asked bination, failed to shine and Hendy
for, and none given.
was never able to elude the atten- tons of Lo Wai-kuen and Leung Wing-chiu.
The feature of ploy in the first half was the speed in which the ball travelled from one alde of the field blank. to the other. Both sets of defenders!
At half-time, the score-sheet was
nt The second half started scusation-
were right on top of their formelly. The Navy forwards took the this stage, and had no difficulty ball down in fine style and almost keeping out the attackers, Never scored, but play swung over to the theless, though the Chines
Chinese backs seemed to be steadler thun Belts and other end and after a melee in front -to Sulf, it was Tum Kwan-kon, the of the Navy's goal, Chan Pini- Chinese an
gan-keeper, who had the got the ball into the net from a re- more work to do of the two custod bound. There was a mass of players. dians.
However, be was very safe in the goal-mouth, some lying down
standing with everything he did and certainly und
sed themselves out, it was up, but when they sorted enhanced his prospects of discovered that
Bellis, the Navy picked for the Colony team to meet
und Cheuk Shek-kam, right back, and Malnya next month.
the Chinese inside right, had hurt themselves. The game proceeded with both men out of play.
kleks. It
points to 11--Photo by A. A. Kahn,
PROMISING MATERIAL AT FIRST
INTERPORT HOCKEY TRIAL OF SEASON
Hongkong Preparing For Encounter With Macao
(By The Pilgrim")
Some good talent was seen at the Interport Hockey trial held on the Club ground at King's Park yesterday morning. The first-half resulted in a goalless draw be tween Colours and Whites.
RECREIO DEFEATS NOMADS
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(By The Fllgtim"}
sociation Tournament,
WINNERS' HALF-BACKS IN SPLENDID FORM THROUGHOUT GAME
(By "Fly-Half")
was played One of the best games to watch this season. on the Club ground on Saturday when Scotland defeated England by 19 points (two goals and three tries) to 11 points (n goal, a penalty dropped goal and a try) in the final of the International Rugby Tournament.
The Scotn certainly deserved their vielory as they were superior in most departments. Boe und Grieve gener- ally outplayed their opposites, Ask- with and Watts. The set scrums were mainly ruled by Egland, for whom Salter hooked excellently. In all other departments of forward play, the Scots had the best of things,
the
short time after this, Boe dummied lis way past Askwith and Bidwell to touch down right behind the posts Watson failed with this surprisingly easy klek. Next, Thomas got off on the Scottish right wing to touch down well out. Watson redeemed himselt by converting with an excellent kick, Bosanquet replled for England with a try scored not many minutes before
It was chiefly from the line-outs that Scotland kept the backs well-half-time. supplied with the ball. In the loose mauls, the Scotsmen were quick in for Henderson getting the ball back
to whip it out to Hutchison.
EXCITING FINISH
Hutchison waltzed his way through On Saturday's display. Henderson the English defence to score an un- was superior to Talbot. The work-converted try not long after the manlike way in which he enught resumption. Bidwell let Watts off In awkward pass-backs from the line- grand style for the latter to score an With the score 11 points enchi, cut and swept the ball out to hla unconverted try. trees was delightful. Talbot was
ran high. Henderson siven very little scope with the result excitement that h's passing was done hurriedly broke through to score a clever try and brought the balance of play in and, at times, wildly.
favour of Scotland. Hutchison re- celved a shoulder injury not long after Henderson's try and left the to be Hutchison had a field day. His acid, and Bosanquet had defence and attack were of exception-carried off with a back injury,
Crawford was drawn out of the ally high standard. Bidwell," who was marking him, on the other hand Scottish pack to play inalde-three played much below form, probably and Grieve moved up to stand-off. due to his having to play in the un-Redman took over Bosanquet's posi- accustomed position, to him, of stand-lon off half.
Watts. who Wes
A FIELD DAY
was refereed by Lt.-
England.-L. Catlow (Medway}; D.
WELSHMEN SPRING. A SURPRISE
Grieve capped a good afternoon's smart try which brought in display with a to Au the vacancy made. Watson majorised. TWO ABLE SUBSTITUTES
by
The game Lang's inability to play, and sub- A keen and well-contested game tequent re-arrangement of the The Chinese were lucky in that
The Navy continued to make de-
was seen at King's Park last evening team, played hard and on car. Linton, and the teams were: they were able to put two backs in termined attempts to score and were
when the Club de Recreio defeated
D. Askwith (Dainty), A, B. Bethnell subdued, being Askwith was much the field who played as well as Mak rewarded when Thorburn took the
EL. (Eagic): D. Bidwell (Club). Lt. Talbot the acrosy
goal-mouth and Slu-hon and Lee Tin-sang have ever ball
Spr. Appeloy (RE), K, W. the Nomads by 2-1 on their home displayed a fast turn of speed. Bosanquet (Club), M. W. Watts (Club).
All wing Medwub), Onr. Evans (5th. ^.^.): His shot was deflected done in the past. In Ho Yung-sung
W. E. Peara scored.
threea were given very little to do. Haller,
(Middlesex). Pia, Berry and Lo Wai-kuen, the Chinese yes-slightly by defender and this beat
ground in the Hongkong Hockey As-well marked by Grieve.
The pitch was on the bumpy side. O. Thomas impressed with some (Club): L. Orio (Medway). Lt. D'Oyly
5.) and J, Redman (Club). terday had two very steady de- Tam Kwan-kon.
and this made good ball control very determined running.
Scotland. T. Itrowa (Club); D. 11. (Club). fenders who time and again averted
Both full backs were rather on the
Stewart (Chib), W. . Grieve extremely difficult. danger for their side with herty In the next minute, the Chinese efty were ahead again. Sweeping down
slow side and seldom got near an op- L/C, Boe (R), F0. Thomas (Exgie): first-time
Was perhaps on the Navy half, they looked as
Within 20 minutes,
Recreio pressed hard for the ponent who had broken through. In J. Hutchinson (Club), J. R. Henderson just as well for the Chinese that Ho they meant business and the move-
To me the game.seemed to be the impressive,
Dunnett (Club). K. A. Watson (Club); L/C, Sutherland (RS.), L/CPL Yung-sang in such splendid ment culminated in Chow Man-chi Colony attack versus the defence. Nerain Singh sent Partab away on
was
which Kennedy con-Rodrigues gave his site the lead Catlow were safe. form. Thorburn and Hunt were the sending a high shot to the corner of V. Band and Sommer, backs, with his left and the latter in tarn sent majority of the game, and A. M. fielding and Ricking, both Brown and (Club); Lt. Cuthbertson (RS.) (Captain), Toss (RB) Lt. Anderson (Medway), A. Right from the kick-off, the game J. G. Taylor (Club) and Lt. Crawford chief danger to the Chinese but Ho the net. Hazard, who appeared un- Hook, W. A. Reed and Malik, half-in a beauty and Chand Chung-won, the right sighted, jumped for the ball too backs, did splendid work in defence nected for a first-timer to register a just before the interval. In Ilf, more often than not had them late.
for the Whites, whilst S. Fowler, Urst-class goal. The Colours added second half, however, the Nomada
equalised with n praise- trary to expectations, it was Scotland) under control.
Encouraged by this success, the Pritam Nath, Kennedy, Nerain Singh another goal through Kennedy when, attack played up to form and B. was played at a very fast pace. Con-in.cs..
the during a brilliant solo effort, he beat Xavier
worthy one-handed effort. Ribeiro and not England which benefitted! On the whole, the half-backs were Chinese dominated play and only and Partab' were efficient in
Goodwin with a nice cross drive.
advanced to make a clearance, but from the open style of play. If paid, the penalty for not taking the man well-matched. The two pivots, Dixon the determined defence of the Navy Colours' attack.
with the ball. Times on end, Boe Bond, Parker and Hassan played he miskicked the ball. Anollier man to catch the eye was of the Navy, and Leung Wing-chiu, backs kept them from adding to of the Chinese, did a prodigious their score.
J. Gonsalves, at right back for the
a good game in the defence for the
The Nomads soon after were com, was allowed to sell dummies and side- but their forwards were
an English player The Navy forwards, however, were
1. nimount of work, but though the two
pelled to play a defensive game, step without In the Chinese outside forwards, 1fau Ching- unable to make headway and only Colours. His clearances and con- Whites,
weak, displaying poor combination. absenco
of. U. B. Souza, young The game, however, was an in-although territorially enjoying quite making any earnest attempt to tackle to and Chan Ping-lo, were too fast Hunt and Thorburn looked danger-structive play were grand.
splendid wing-halves, they were ous.
Ribeiro, in goal, gave performance for the Whites, and teresting one to watch and it was a good shure of the exchanges...blin,
In a fast wing raid on the left, though this young player is lacking not quite so one-sided as the scoring
Recreio took the lead again through the Selectors wil might suggest.
shall then experience,
Beltrao, from a pass from Fonacea.
sent away by Lee Wal-long and tion.
notes on Thursday.
There will be a further trial next players always looked like keeping scored, just beating Hazard to the The Chinese had bad luck, in the ball. Lee himself added
fourth a throughout, though Kennedy and
R. J. Reed, at centre-half, and R. stretched out. Henderson apparently first half when Lee Wai-tong, who few minutes later.
Xavier for the Nonads were brilliant and cramp, but Bosanquet was badly led the forward-line, hit the post
With this lead, the Chinese packed Pritam Nath should have found the Sunday morning.
on two occasions. C. Fowler.
in defence, while E. A. Alves made hurt. He tnd to be carried olt. with Hazard well-beaten; but they their goal. If the Navy forwards Pyara Singh and G. Singh for the
to now learned that the injury is no several grand saves in goal. had only themselves to blame when bad found it difficult to score early Whites did not combine well in the Hau Ching-to, with only the goal-on, they found it much more difficult attack, the last named being hundi-
Bldwell opened Englund's account For the home team, W. A. Reed more then a bad bruise. un- playing in an by keeper to beat, Ideked the ball over now; but to their credit they kept capped
with another the bar, and when Cheuk Shek-kam on trying and were unfortunate not accustomed position at inside left.
grand display. Gonsalves and E. by a dropped penalty goal. to reduce the deficit. On at least However, they were extremely well- did likewise shortly after.
Gosano were a safe pair of bucks.. one occasion the ball hit the wood-supported by their halves.
The game was fast and in many
to be
local work on its way towards goal.
respects appeared Portuguese Derby.
and
unable to make use of this advan- tago. Ne
Neither could centre the ball
with accuracy, and Hau made things
worse
for the Chinese by his
FURTHER GOALS
The
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looked sufe for
cornment
further
and
HARD KNOCKS
tendency to get himself into off-side! Chinese when Hau Ching-to was have to give him serious considera-nominate my Interport XI in my From this stage onwards, the Recreio players bore witness to the hard way by Ave points (a goal) to three points
positions.
WEAK NAVY FORWARDS
The Navy forwards also were un- able to get going. Thorburn was a hard-worker and made many open-:
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The first half was hard-fought
net
SECOND HALF
POPE, BAKER AND
their lead.
FAY RESPONSIBILE pleased the crowd
FOR POLICE WIN
Several changes were made in the second half. Telok Singh partnered
Police junior league cricketers are Bond at left back for the Whites, delighted with their latest addition,
backs.
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Wales sprang a surprise by defeat- The numerous knocks received by in Ireland in the preliminary game to were unable to get into action one stage of the game, two players, the teen marking of their opponents. the players went for the ball. At ( penalty goal). The Irish threes
and Henderson
Bosanquet,
The Welsh were best served by their forwards, amongst whom Bod- and Walkden were dington, Stark prominent in the loose. Hain, Bou- stead and Page played well in the Irish pack.
were
Potter kicked the penalty goal for In a Ireland. As a result of a Welsh for word rush, Walkden came into pos- session and scored a try, which was converted,
H.K. LADIES DRAW WITH
INTERFORT TRIAL
The following have been invited to take port in the Interport trial at 4.30 p.m. on the Club ground next Wednesday, following which it is
C.B.A. TEAM hoped to select the Colony side to
(By "The Pilgrim")
meet Malaya on Saturday, February 11:
Probables! Paym. Lt. J. E. Stevena Kent: D. IT. Stewart (Club) P. O. Ask- with (Dainty) W. F. Orleva (Club) and The C.B.A. Ladies and the Hong-D. 11. Taylor (Police RUFC: Lt. W.
(R. Scots): A. F. Walkden (Club), Lt. G. P. Darling (Medway); Lt. I. M. Anderson 11. E. Crawford,
Medway), A. J. d. Tayler (Club) and Lt.
and Marques, Parker and Hassan D. C. Fay, and well they might being wickets for nine runs in five) formed the intermediate line. Bart- for he played 'n notable part in their overs.
Police did not start too well, but) lett, Lauder and Medd were the lavictory against the Army on Saturday,
The Police side trio, with D. Smith and Miller scoring an unblemished half century, once Fay and entered, they knocked on the wings.
and also showing useful form with the off the runs with ease.
Cadet was in his most punishing For the Colours, Benwell replaced ball.
However, it was the "old brigade" mood, yet his batting always retained Ribeiro in goal, and Sommer assisted Gonsalves at left back, with no-Pope and Baker who laid the a certain polished elegance, and, alteration between the halves and foundation of the Police victory. judging on this form, he is rather kong Ladies played a goalless draw Eliot (Eagle) and Lt. E. B. Tribot (Med-
(Club): 2/LL N. It. Cuthbertson They disposed of the Army between better than the average junior divi-at King's, Park lant Saturday in the way: K. A. Watson (Club), K. W. Batter In this half, the attack, with a them for a mere 65 runa. Pope was sion bat. He made clever scoring Caer Clark Cup competition.
Players were somewhat hampered reliable half-back ne consisting of very accurate and in taking six for shots all round the wicket, and tooked
they managed to play interesting Hook, Reed and Malik, were seen to 28, clean bowled five of his victims. capable of scoring as many runs us by the hard and bumpy ground, bui
MacGrath (Club); LL. advantage, the forwards being more Baker obtained three of the remain- he liked.
hockey in spasms.
M. J. P. Walters (Medway). 1. D. Bid After attacking continually in the well (Club). Lt. P. H. Sketon (Medway), D. J. Eosanquet (Club) J. Hutchiso11 firat half, the C.B.A. were rather club) and lenderson (Club
Stoples unfortunate in not taking the lend Sea. Romans (Eagle), E. A
a terrine drive from Mrs. Eagle A. B. Thatcher (Eagle); Lt. Crit when
fithe (Navy), Lt. Boddington (Medway); White hit the cross bar and reset, Page 15th A.A. Regt.), W. E. Pecra bounded into
(Club) and Pto, Berry (Middlesex). piny.
Reserves: G. K. Chadwick (Club) 1, 0. During the uncond half, the Hong-Thomas, (Fagic) L/Cpl. Hoe R. Scuts). kong Ladies shared the exchanges. L. Lorax (R.A.), Bury, Li, Ellis (Med- Mrs. Dalziel, at centre-forward, was why? Redman (Club), Pte. Boustead (R.AO.C.) and P. J. Cullinan (Police
C
Play in program, yesterday in the hookey match between paid and present C.DL.A. girių on the occasion of the opening of the new 0.3.A. Club-house by Men, W., L. Handyside. The club-house can be seen in the backgroindre Photo by Ai Ai Kahn.:
Possibles:-W.
dangerous but in combination with: It.U.F.C.).
MISS
Reeves and Miss M. Smalley,|
their finishing was poor and as a re-
Butt the attackers never attained a
high standard of play.
he home side went very near to
The
Ecoring on many occasions, Mins M. Booker and Miss J. Ewing forming
д
menacing
REFEREES MEETING.
The half-monthly meeting of the right flank combination. Hongkong Football Referees Asso- the closing stages, many a ciation will be held in the Offices defence would have wilted before of the Hongkong Football Associa- such persistent right wing attacks, tion, Room 55, 4th, Floor, Bank of but Miss Pope, a strong centre-half, Canton Building, to-day at 8 pm. and Miss E. M. Grey, a quick- tackling full back, and Mrs. Lunson, a resourceful goal-keeper, covered up with determination,
The C.B.A. hall-backs did not play! up to their usual form, and the rear- guard, in consequence, was not so reliable under pressure, though Miss P, Everest did well.
Play, on the whole, was rather
team uninteresting. Neither bined with the smoothness expected
of sculor teams and
folr result,
Com-
draw was a
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