Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
MALAYANRUGBY TEAM ARRIVE HERE THIS MORNING MATCHES
To Loosen Up On Club Ground Later In Day
(By "Fly-Hall")
The Malayan Rugby team, who were met by H. D. Bidwell, W. E. Grieve and several other Club members who will be their hosts during their stay here, arrived in the Colony by the P. and O. Ranpura this morning.
Everyone looked bronzed and fit This evening they will train on the Club ground to regain their shore less and loosen up their limbs.
SOCCER
AT HOME
London, Feb. 1.
The following are the results of soccer matches played In the country to-day:
ENGLISH LEAGUE (FIRST DIVISION)
Arsenal Derby Portsmouth
0
Wolves
4 Grimsby
} Everton
SECOND DIVISION
West Bromwich Burnley
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH) Reading
0 Cardiff
SCOTTISH CUP (SECOND ROUND)
idle to Australla. Stand off and Centre threequarter. A versatile player. Useful In any back position. Runs straight. Quick eye for open- Edinburgh Ing and usea head. Good place kick. G. F. Brown (Selangor), three-
No official programme of entertain- ment has been fixed for them pre-quarter, vious to Saturday's game.
Arrangements for Saturday's matelr!
Avoid have been completed. To
queuing up before turnstiles it is at visable to obtain tickets beforehand. No scuts, however, will be reserved. Admission to the covered stand in $1.50. A portion of the centre of the covered stand will be reserved for Club members holding tickets.
Admission to the open stand is 50 cents. No tickets may be obtained previous to the match.
The prof follows: Saturday, February 4-v. Hong- kong; R.F.C. (Happy Valley), 4 pan.
Tues, February 7-v. Royal Navy (Happy Valley), 4.30 p.m.
S
programme for the visitors is
Saturday, February 11.—v. Hong-] kong (Happy Valley), 4 p.m.
PEN PICTURES
The following are pen pictures of
the touring players:
D. McBride (1), Tin miner. Front row forward. Selangor Percy Park. Han played in three Cup finals for Selangor
Hardworking, good in the loose and lineouta. Ilas played for North Malays
R. W. McCall (2). Assistant Superintendent of Customs and Ev cise. Perak. Haileybury XV; Lon- don Scottish. Plays anywhere in the scrum. Keen forward. Bad luck in tust two sensors with injuries (broken leg), but now back in form.
Negri Sembilan. New Zealander.
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J, L. B.
2
1 St. Merrn
-Reuter,
3
Hardwicke (Selangor), C. W. Lyle (13). Chinese Protec- torate, Penang Centre three-quar- half-back
G. D. A. Lundon (17). Singapore. ter. Sherborne; and Oriel College.
Learst ruger Oxford. Previously played in Hong-Way three-quarter, kong. Good pair of hands, and good in New Zealand. Played for Harle- quins and Sussex, and for combined eye for an opening. Very sound.
L/Cpl. Richardson (14). R.A.M.C. Sussex-Hampshire XV against All
Blicke. Payed for South Malaya. Centre three-quarter. Army's most
D. Harper (18), Selangor. Aber- prolific scorer for past two years.
London Scootish. Very fast and well-balanced runner. deen University and
Captain of touring side. Has captain- Quick eye for opening.
ed Selangor, Penang and Singapore Li. J. E. P. Pierce (15). Royal XV's; North Malaya four th
times and Dlundells School Artillery.
and South the
twice. Unique record. R.M.A. Centre three-quarter. Cat Accompanying the team as also play wing.
ager is Mr. M. H. Van Der Gucht, of
man-
A. P. Cralgie (10). Singapore, Johore, a former well-known rugger Wing three-quarter. Very fast, and player in Mainya and now a vice- sound in defence. Played for South president of the Malayan Rugby Malaya In 1930.
Union,
Police Rugger
Fifteen
Fail To Last Pace In Match With Club "A"
(By "Fly Half"}
The Police put up a good opposition against the Club
A. H. Harding (3). Rubber planter. "A" rugger team yesterday evening and had they lasted Hooker, and hard-working forward, better might have come off the field winners.
Scottish Hooker. Hord-
Leads forwards for Johore.
OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE
February 2, 1939.
"Pilgrim
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Says-[
HOW TO PLAY A REVERSE STICK
REVERSE STICK STROKE MERELY
skipper, is fast developing into excellent Inside-jeft
Club Team Trounced By Army
THE MEANS TO AN END
1
YET PLAYERS SHOULD
LEARN TO USE IT
As striking the ball with the back of the stick is not permitted by the rules, the stick must be reversed if it is desired to play the ball when it is' on the left of the player.
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then
Here, There With "The Pilgrim"
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even
ST. Andrew's defeated C.B.S. in the Cuer Clark Cup last Saturday by 4-1 and have reason to congratulate themselves on the fact that their taken not Before discussing the stroke fur- and ence
to foul when opponents did not at least focce ther, it cannot be too strongly urged making the stroke.
draw as they fielded-n-depleted team. tut the stroke is really only in means Outside-lefts are warned against There was no scheming among the to an end, that is to bring the ball running down almost to the goal-line forwards, and Miss E. Churn, Mias
endeavouring to over to the right as quickly as poral-and
centre P. Gittins and Miss A. Greiner nover ble. Unnecessary play with the ball with a reversed stick shot: It is got into their usual stride. How- Miss Mona Shand, the C.B.S. "A" on the left side is productive of fouls perfectly fullle nine times out of ten. ever, in Miss F. Wong on the right and it will be readily seen that there and the tenth time takes the, by wing, the Saints possessed the player an cannot be the sume control over the this time infuriated, inside-forwards
of the match and it was lucky too ball as when it is played on the right by surprise.
that Miss G. White and Miss M. of the body with the full face of the
Roza, the full backs, were on top of THE GOAL KEEPER
their stick. But although players should
form. Miss H. Reid, at never unnecessarily pity the ball on
many hard left halt, also gave one of her goal-keeper gels their left, proficiency in the stroke knocks. His position is one of dan untiring displays. The Saints will is needed by every player in every
The enemy's guns are turned i have to try and maintain a better position. gove perhaps the goal ger.
full upon him. He is the centre of combination and put more spirit keeper.
their hottest broadsides. Whether into their play if they hope to chal- *TE
the ladies for To make the stroke, the stick shots are at long or at short range, lenge should be held so that the toe is travelling slow or flying fasi, he must honours. turned inwards and is en or prac- do bls best to stop them, Interposing hand or foot, stick or person. Theri tically on the ground, and the bend his comrade-at-arms often accentu-THE C.B.S. girls were first to adopt of the stick is turned outward.
themselves in swinging the ball the perils of his position. their proper cagerness to resist the from wing to wing, Miss E. Watson, attack, they throng the goal and Miss P. Turnbull and Misa M. Shand For merely bringing the ball over interrupt his view of the ball. For giving the Saints' defence from the left to rightmost players his own safety's sake and that of his worrying time. But it was only a use the left hand only, as a longer goal, it is essential that the goal spectacular start which did not last, reach can be obtained if necessary. keeper should have a clear and un- for the girls as a team were com- To hit the ball, the right hand is impeded vision of the bail all the pletely outwitted in the second half. of Miss N. Witchell, The absence held below the left and the stroke is way from the stick of the attacking their brilliant centre-half, and Miss made by a flick of the wrists with forwards. the player well above the ball. Dis- Nothing is so likely to result in P. Fasco in goal accounted for the aster will attend any effort to hit the dual disaster of injury to the defence being uncertain under pres
sure. The defeat of his
clever play of Miss A. the ball by means of a pronounced goal-keeper and the
Smith as pivot, however, was always swing.
skili us this imperfect and inter- Beginning with, their usual dash, A left-half will often find
a menace to the Saints' attack. The rupted view of the boll, Club forced the pace from the bully-stroke of use when tackling an op- Agains! really good forwards the girls seem to be getting a great deal off and within ten minutes Osmin ponent on his left side. Running dangers of goal-keeping are far less of experience from every game. I
from Salongside he was called upon
should watch for his than against third-rate players, be- hope Miss Nora Witchell will be t Fowler. A minute later, W. A. Reed:
opportunity and reaching in front cause the former place their shots and well before the senton is over. sent his right winger away and this and across his opponent, he should to right and left of the goal-keeper, Lime Fowler made no mistake with a endeavour with a quick dick to rob often with a gentle persuasive push Two well-known players left the fine cross-drive which gave Club on him of the ball. The stick must be instead of hitting into him with carly lead.
very Armly held in the left hand brutal directness.
(By "The Pilgrim"). ",
Meeting the Army for the rst the Triangular. Hockey tline in Tournament, the Clubs were defented by 5-1 at Sookungoo yesterday. It was the heaviest defeat the Club have sustained this season.
to save
The Army in turn soon found their fect and five minutes later a Partab-
Nerain movement on the left Bank
forced a short comer which cul-
minuted in the bull but called to
Benwell stopped
make a clearance in timo.
b
HOW TO HIT
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PECULIAR ATTITUDE ADOPTED BY LOCAL HOCKEY SELECTORS
In
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vory
Colony by the troopship Dil- wara last week. They were Pie. Grogan, of the Middlesex, and Sap- per Wetton, of the RE.
My heartiest congratulations to the
following ladies on their fm- pending marrlages:—Miss P. Glities, Miss A. Greiner, Miss I. Gitlins, of St. Andrew's, and Miss. P. Woolley of the C.B.A.
council meeting of the H.K.H.A. A will be held at SL Andrey's Church Hall 10-day ut 5.30 p.m. As arrangements for the Interport match at Macao on Sunday, February 10, will be discussed, a full, attendance is desired.
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JOCKEY enthusiasts are reminded
Though last Sunday's trial was very unsatisfactory from a spectator's point of view, it may have been interesting from the point of view of the Selectors. At least one discovery was made
that the H.K.LH.A, are helding and that was that the Colony possesses a fine left-half back in
the'r Sev-n-n-Side Tournament at the Norman Whitley, who played a good all-round game and should be
Central British School grounds on the final choice for this position in the Interport contest.
p.m. Saturday.. commencing at 3 From the 15 players selected, my Several Interesting comes will be
played during the afternoon. team would be:
H. I MeLennan (4). Rubber
Play now was fast and exciting planter. Johore. London
Watsonlan and
The Force during the first half ground by good running although the with the Army holding the upper working forward alwayn on the ball. kept play mainly in the Club ter former was not given much scope hand and doing most of the attacking. Army took the lead Just before the sritory and but for resolute defending by Houston, who turned out for the
interval when Nerain Singh from a Has
by the Club halves, would have Police on the right wing. played for North Malaya.
"25" bully dribbled through the The
Wilson, Jackson and Houston did defence to beat Bond and Benwell P/Q McCall (5). Royal Air Force. scored more than the one geol.
final score of 15 points (three gouls) Second row forward. Newcomer ton
CLUB SUBDUED Malayu this season. Weight and size, to five points (a goo!) in favour of a lot of useful work for the Police with the best goal of the match.
The Army Immediately took control stand him
stead in lineouts, the Club gives a good indication of the back division. The firul-men- him good Always
the general run of the play although, tinned showed much Improved form but for the halves the Police were all round and he let his man off on on resumption, giving a elever second on the ball. Superintendent of Customs and Ex- Super in Rolle (0) Probationers every bit as good as their opponents. the wing cleverly more than once. half display. After several deter- Rutherford at the base of the Club Houston, a newcomer to local rugby mined raids further goals were added CISCA
Selangor. Played for Epsom seruin was in good form; breaking although he has been in the Colony through Pritam Nath (2) and Datta School, Lloyds Bank, Sutton ond
He is corner hit. Surrey Wanderers. Second or middle away successfully time and again, for some considerable time, looks as Ram. The last was off a grand short
whilst his passing was accurate if he will go a long way.
The Club forwards were not in of back row forward. Uner. 16 stone less he came to the rescue of Club tall and heavy withs a good turn of
Further comment on the players by any means. weight to
advantage. Keen forward, J.M
when he pleked the ball off the feet speed. It is understood that he is sparklia form McHugh
Civil Engineer of the on-rushing Police pack to turn actually a back row forward. Jack-Divett and Bickford definitely had an who took part is unnecessary as the P. W. D. Perak. University College defence into attack.
off day and Bates on the left wing game in itself was a farce. Hynes,
al son showed marked improvement. -
A peculiar attitude adopted by the was a mere passenger. Dublin. London Irish
and Yorkshire.
Whitley Selectors was that of playing threa stand-off half, was also in rampant
W. A. Reed and N. SAFE FULL BACKS Wing forward. One of the best for- mood which was unfortunate for
struggled hard in the half back line well-known players in unaccustomed wards ever to play in Malaya. Always Leslie, his vis-a-vis, who found a Both full backs were safe with and were well-supported by Bond at positions. Pritam Nath, ryaru selal and G. Singh, three brilliant centre- with the play and strong in de- ready hand-off awaiting him every Wall up
the better because of hisuit back. fence. U ually gels a try in a match. time he tackled high,
superior kicking and speed, although It was always Army's gume from a forwards, were seen at Inside right, Hus played for North Malaya.
he was apt at times to try for too territorial point of view. Tireless outside left and inside left respec- F. Mackenzie (8). Rubber
far too infre much length. Austin, making a
which lively. This alone calls for criticlem. energy inspired their attack, planter. Johore, Back row forward, quent appearance in the Club pack,
Pritam Nath. well led by
Of the three players, two have The Police pack in their dribbling was Edinburgh and Academy, Edinburgh put a lot of fire into his game and rushes excelled. They kept together Carter and Datta Ram were a bril-since been selected and the problem Academicals. Played for South set a good example to his side.
well and
took a lot of stopping.liant pair of backs who were always to be solved is what positions they their brilliant will fill. The persistent appearance Malaya three
times.
Senric hooked well in the pack which In the fray with
Osman was sound in goal. of Lt. Commdr. Kennedy at centre P. W. Bourne (9).
had the better of the shove. Heau,uckling.
A much more
cohesive force, forward in both trials also calls for Company, Vacuum Oil. Selon- Morrison, ut scrum-half for the just back from holiday, played well strong Anishers, with fine stickwork, criticism. Apart from his two goats, gor. Warwick School and Lensbury Poller, had a hard lask in keeping at wing forward.
the ball, the scored in the first trial, he did not Wing forward. Played for Selangor Rutherford in check. He was prone Oakley scored for the Police mid- und much quicker on
value Wall winners were full
for their impress me in the least, and the less to smother the man with the ball way through the first half.
said of his combination with ritam Scorers for Club were unexpectedly big win.
Nath last Sunday the better. his Walls, Hynes and Rutherford; Stark
converting all three tries.
icum
15
Good forward.
Asiatic Petro-
MORRISON'S FAULT
ย
in two Cup finals. Works hard, and
fast. Capt, F. W. Simpson (10). Royal instead of tackling low, a method converted.
against which proved useless heavy opponent.
Engineers. Cambridge University
Leslie, at stand-off, had a safe pair of hands and both received and
The teams were:
and Blackheath and Army #crum half. Captain of Army XV in Singa-
Club. T. Brown: D. 1. Bosanquet, D. pore. Best scrum half in Malaya.
B. Nelson, E. M. Watts, H. F. Hopkins: 13. Stynes, R. Rutherford: Johnson, P. W Vice-captain of touring side. Played passed well in attack. As has been murlon, W. Staker.. Moodie,
G. M. C. for South Malaya.
M. Stark and P. mentioned, he had a bad habit of, Maren, C. Austin.
Welch.
Police.-Wall; McKenzie, Jackson, Wilson, Houston; Leito, Morrison; Davill, Amongst the Club threes, Bos-Searle, Wheeler, Cullinan, Heath. Oakley, gained a lot of femaley, and Innes. and
J. W. Ewart (1). Horticulturist, going high in defence. Agricultural Department. Penang. Learnt
Zealand. Tuiger in New Member of New Zealand Universities' quct
Waits
PRESENT
STANDING
NAVAL SELECTIONS
Much surprise has been caused in local hockey circles by the selection of the three Naval men. Lt. Goodwin (goal-keeper), Lt. Wood and Lt. Commdr. Kennedy (forwarda). Goodwin's display in the first trial was inferior to that of Ribeiro and his forin shown against the Chub last Wednesday week when he beaten, four times left much to be desired I must also mention, in of the Solectors The following is the present stand-passing, that two
were eserit at this exhibition. ing of teams in the Hongkong sull fall to see why U. B. Sousa, Hockey Association Tournament:
OF TEAMS
CDA.
Radio & PS.C.
Recreio
Police "A"
Nomada
RAF
KIT.C R.A.O.C.
Varity Police "B"
was
the most experienced goalie in the
W. L. D. P. A. P: Colony, was not given a second trial.
Q 15
Leading Scorers
At Present
12 Rince he missed the first through no
B
fault of his own. On trial forn, youngBibeiro was
the best
and
10 should have secured his place.
Wood, the Navy inside right, on
115 ourront. form
done Rohing of Warily of mention and I shall be very surprised if he makes the Colony team. His shooting qualities are poor und I can nume at least half a dozen who are superior to him.
Lt. Commdr. Rennedy deserves his place only 05
reserve. He postesses plenty of dush but this is not all a centre forward needs; stick- run-work is also absolutely essential. In by my opinion the Selectors are adopt- ing a very blasted attitude should they permit. Kennedy to lead the Colony attack.
Leading gonl-seprers in the ning for sticks to be presented International Sports are:
CAER CLARK CUP. Miss M. Smith ("Y" Ladies) Miss P.. Gitlins (Saints)
10
7
BRAWN CUP'.
Mr. Ackroyd (Senforths).
18
Miss J. Greia (II.K. Ladles) ... Misa E. Woolleỷ. (CBA) *******
H.KHA, TOURNAMENT
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The Medway ranger team which' scored a narrow victory
!
M.S. Dortelshire during the week-end G. Singh (Radio)
lo qualify to play ILMS. Eagle in the final of the "Adventure" Cup.-Pictorial News.
Bartlett (RAF)
BETTER LEADERS
I think either of the Indian_cen- tre-forwards, Pritam Nath or Pyara Singh, would make a more efficient Innder. I would like to sco Pyara Singh in at position, with. Pritam Nath at inside right or vice véren.
I should imagine V. Bond und J.
Consalves will form the back divi- sion, with Lt, Hook, W. A. Reed and
11 N. Whitley as the halves. This de- 10 fence looks a very good, one ta më
Lt. Goodwin (Navy) V. Bond (C.D.A.) J. Gonsalves
(Recreio)
Lt. look (Army) W. A. Reed (Club) N. Whitley (CB.A.)
B. Fowler (C.B.A.)
Lt. Pritam Nath (Army) Pyara Singh (R.L.T.C.) Nerain Singh (Army) Parlab (Army)
SOFTBALL LEAGUE
MEETING
A meeting of the committee of the Hongkong Softball League will, be held to day, at 5.30 p.m. at the Brook Clob, Kowloon, to consider the protest The new cabs are Goodwin, Bond. | lodred by the Wahoos against an Hook, N. Whitley, Pritam Nath, umpire's decision in the game which Kennedy. Marques and Wood, My they lost to the Wildcats by 13 runs congratulations to them.
to 12.
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