Wednesday
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
February 8, 1939.
MALAYA AND NAVY RUGGER FIFTEENS
RUGGER FIFTEENS SAILORS ESTABLISH BIG LEAD
IN LOCAL SOCCER
Above are the players who took part in the rugger match between the Malaya R.U, and the Royal Navy on the Club ground at Happy Valley yesterday. The visitors won a hard-fought encounter by 17 pointa lo six after leading 12-8 at the Interval. The Malaya players are in white and the Navy men In black. Jerseys.—Photo by Mec Cheung,
MAGNIFICENT FORWARD PLAY GIVES MALAYA Cricket
RUGGER
Tourists
WIN Improve In
Game with The Navy
(By 'Fly-Half")
Anyone who saw the Malayans last Saturday and who saw them again yesterday must have appreciated the wonderful improvement all round. Due to injuries, the visitors had to field forwards as wing three-quarters and everyone will grant that Proctor and Bourne did wonderfully well.
Len Hutton
Scores A Fine Century
Rain Interferes With Match
Bulawayo, Feb. 7.
THIRD WIN IN WOMEN'S GOLF TILT..
Filipino Girl Too Good For Her Foreign Rivals.
Manila, Feb. 4. Dominga Capall, befly Filipino golfer from the Calamba Sugar Rain Interfered with the match be-Estate In Canlubang, captured her tween the M.C.C. tourists and third Philippine open golf champion- Rhodesia, and there was only ship in the running yesterday at the sullent time for the teams to bat Manila Golf Course in Caloocan, one innings cachi.
feating a field that included the best five wickets, Hutton scoring 145 in Cavite and Stotsenburg. She toured for women golfing talent from Manila, knock which was featured by grand the Caloocan course in 152 for the driving and cutting, Ile was at the final 36 holes for an aggregate of wicket for 100 aninutes, and with 333
for the 72-hole competition, Amer, who scored 47, added 118 for futshing 30 strokes ahead of her the fourth wicket,
closest rival, Mrs. F, E. Chambers of Cavite.
a
The M.C.C. declared nt 307
Rhodesia were all out for 242,
The Malayan forwards yesterday, the Malayans the game. Any kind of played twice as well as on Saturday tick had McHugh or MeLellan after | Mansell being topscorer with 02. and their chasing of any and every it, not to speak of Mackenzie. The Wright took four wickets for 04 run ball paid them no end. Not one tick last-mentioned had one very good-Reuter. ahend, whether miskicked or Inten- attempt at a good kick from a penalty,
# tional, took place but what were seen the ball just striking the upright and two or three forwards streaking after rebounding into play. it, and generally they caught the Navy man in possession.
The score of 17 points to alx in favour of Malaya gives a good indica tion of the general run of play.
Simpson, the serum-half, was once more the key-mon. He gave Talbot room enough to pass and no more. The latter was in no way to blame for his Alde's downfall, for he did as well as he was allowed.
SKELTON 'SINES
Outside of Talbot, the only other Navy three who looked like scoring was Skelton. On any occasion he was In possession, he looked dangerous.
It was from a elever hesitating side.
Roualle and both the McCalls did very well in the line-outs, although they appeared to think that their job Often over after they had caught it. they caught it and brought it down to their feet and left it at that. Anderson Darling ably assisted by did good work amongst the Navy forwards and although beaten all-round, were by no means to blame...
they
were
FLANAGAN UNABLE TO GET LEAVE
Miss Capall shot the best round of the tournament yesterday morning when she posted a 79 for the morn ing 18 holes, she finished the out- going nine in 30 and the incoming
the nine in 40 for a 70: In
final 18 holes she shot an 83.
SHANGHAI SOCCER TEAM EXPELLED
FROM THE LEAGUE
LEAGUE
Sequel To Fight Defeat Middlesex By Odd
Goal After Fine Match
On Field
Already five points ahead of their nearest rivals before the match started, the Royal Navy drew further away in the First Division of the Football League yesterday when they defeated Middlesex by the odd goal in three after a hard-fought game.
As a result of this victory, the sailors are now seven points in the lead.
Shanghai. Feb, 3. - Drostle action was taken by the Committee of the Shanghal Football Association yesterday which the Kwang Lou football team and ol is members were barred from surther competition and their records in the Third Division and Cup Competitions - struck but because of a Ast light last
Sunday afternoon-at- Klaochow Park
Yesterday's match was fast and Where they met the Public and exciting. Once again the Sallors' Thomas Hunbury School in a Tsz Ling Cup encounter. The game, it well-knit defence was prominent in will be recalled, had to be abandoned the way in which it kept out the about ten minutes before the finish Middlesex forwards and enabled their awn vanguard to concentrate solely when the players on both cams traded blows, Play was thus inter-jun attack. And the opportunity cama rupled but after the situation had a few minutes from the interval when been pacified the Chinese side refused Thoburn broke through twice to give the Navy a two-goal lead of "the change-over.
to carry on.
first
One of the School players was the
to fight but his action came Actually, of course, the sailors were after he had been illegally tripped, fortunate to lead by such a margin causing severe injury to his knee at half-time. The Middlesex players Kwang Lou, according to eyewithad had as much of the game, but nesses, resorted to rough play as
Javanese
In Manila Tennis Final
Samboedjo Defeats Leonardo Gavia
soon as they sensed defeat, being ey were prevented from scoring by 4-1 down at the time of the incident. the splendid work of Newby, Still
Morilla, Feb. 3. and Dixon, who were definitely on Two players on the F.T.H. team, top of the Atiddlesex attack. Never-No. 1 ranking player of Java, out- Samboedjo Hoerip, champion and however, received grave Caution
from
the
match
the SF.A. These decisions theless, the Midds had only them-smarted and outplayed Leonarda were made yesterday afternoon when selves to blame on several occasiona Gavla, the Philippines' No. 1 ace, in the Committee met in their weekdy when they did break through; they meeting in the office of the Secretary, had the goal-scoring chances, but did of 1930 P. I. International men's Mr. Max Splelier. Ofcial notice in bot make use of them. regard to the case will be sent out to-day.
DIXON BRILLIANT
No Guarantee, Middlesex
No U.S. Trip,
Says
Cotton
Golfer Stands By £2,000 Demand
By F. J. C. Pignon
London, Jan. 11. Henry Colton denies a report from New York that he has agreed to play In the Masters' tournament at Augusta in March next.
upper bracket semi-mal
tennis singles championship yester- day afternoon at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Stadium. The local aco suc- to the visitor in three
Dixon, the Navy centre-half, cele-cumbed brated his selection for the Interport straight sets, 3-4, 6-4. 10-0, team with another fine display, proving an obstacle which Tait, the enught Gavia flat-footed
Hoerip played a steady game and on many centre-forward, could wellplaced shots to the sides and to never circumvent. Furthermore, he the baseline. Gavia played his usual started many movements with fast and aggressive game, but every- judicious passes to his forwards, who time he rushed to the net Hoerip out- could not amplain of not being fed smarted him with lobs and cross- with the right passes.
court shots,
Honeywell, another Interport selec- Gavin was completely outclassed tion, and Fisher, the twe Navy wing- in the first two sets. In the third halves, contributed their share to a set, he put up dogged battle only reliable defence, and at back Newby's to lose after the set was extended Gavia led, 4-2, in the Urst-time clearances and Stil's de-third peter. termined tackling always succeeded pet, but Hoerip railled, tled the score at 4-all and took the lead whenever the halves failed.
when Gavia lost his service In the Tribute must also be paid to the ninth. Gavin deuced it at 6-all, and Middlesex defence, which was also from then on It was a bitter battle in good working order. It was just with the two players matching wits. as well for the soldiers that Shenon Hotrip would not give in an inch Gavia led at 0-0, 7-6, and 8-7, but Freshwater, Thomas and Wilkinson
came
were on top of their form, especially and always
back to the the Sheehan, who often relieved pressure score. Hoerip tied the count at 8-öll when his partner, Cooper, became and then annexed two games in a shaky. The forwards, however, did row to win set and match.
same favourable In the lower bracket semi-inál, not appear in the
Felidsmo Ampoo, No. 3 tonking light.
Juan player, eliminated
Ladaw, ranking No. 4 player, in four sets, 0-1, 6-2, 5-7, and 8-0.
"I may go to America for about two months this spring, and if I do the Masters' tournament will be ene
QUICK GOALS of the events in which I shall play, but I do not intend to make the
Exchanges were fairly even for the journey, much as I would like to do majority of the first half, but five so, unless my fee is guaranteed.
minutes from the whistle Thoburn "It American promoters wish me scored twice. Honours in the second to play in their tournaments, they half went to the Middlesex team, must guarantee me a minimum of which pressed for long periods with
$2,000 for the tour. So far I have out result until Marable, receiving received many promises, but no de- from Pearson, scored to reduce the finite guarantee. The offer is still deftelt,
LED ALL THE WAY Lending by nine strokes at the conclusion of the first two rounds, the Canlubang golfer turned on the heat in the final 36 holes. Her 79 for the morning 1 was 10 s'rakes better than Mrs. Chambers' 80. which Miami, Feb. 1. was second beat for the morning Ralph Flanagan, one of America's and her 63 for the final 18 was 12 outstanding swimmers, will not be strokes better than Mrs. E. J. San-Pen able to participate in championship dera 80 which was second best for events at Honolulu even if he re- the afternoon round, the eats were
Malaya L. D. Hardwicke J. Hceives an invitation from the Ho- w. Baurne: 3. W. Ewart; F. W. Simpso coach, said to-day. Proctor, A. P. Cruizia, J. E. P. Pierce, Pwalian group, Steven Forsyth, his D. McBride II 1. Melenaan McCall; J. M. Boualle, McCall I. F.
Teams:
J. A. R. Selby refereed the game, and
MORE RAPID QUALIFICATION RECOMMENDED
Aten by him that Navy scored their talk); Lt. W. Eillot (Engle). Lt. Talbot swimmers because of the fact that cups were presented to Miss Copatl that his six-weeks trip shall be re- strang, Morrill, MacVicar. Thoburn are:
and be caught every Malaya Prst
try, thee on the wrong fool. After side. stepping his man, he sent the ball straight through to pass to Askwith when confronted by Stevens,
Hardwicke, who came up here:
In the morning round, Mrs Conal! shot a birdle three on No. 8 and shot 10 pars. She had nine pars on the stacicenzie, A. H. Hardin. J. M. McHugh, Forsyth explained that his protege last 18.
Navay-Pay LL, Stevens (Kent); F. O,
Following the concluding matches Thomas Eagle), P. 6. nk with (Dainty). would be unable to accept the offer Lt. Skelton (Grampus). Lt. Spittle to awim against lending Japanese (otus; L. Sea. Romann (Eagle), Shot. he would not be able to obtain leave runner-up, respectively.
and Mrs. Chambers as winner and Staples (Bante), 4. B. Thatcher (gin of absence from the University of Sanders of Manila finished third stover), L. Darling (ftover), Lt. Grinths Texas.
(Earle), Doddington
The university would Medway). Lt. Anderson (Olympus).
not with an aggregate score of 365. grant him permission to leave since his departure for
Following are the complete scores Honolulu would Interfere with his studies. Thus a
of the championship competition:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total take place. Dominga Copali
80 10 03 333 United Press.
nurning injuries both in his shoulders Jean Borotra Wins event will not
A New Title
Monte Carlo, beating R. Tanasecu,
F. F. Chambers P. J. Sanders
1. A. Hathaway
Walker
D. F. BritRORE
C. H. Hewitt
and right knee, turned out at full back in the place of Harper, the vlaitora captain. He played a clean saic game. Seldom did his klek Ho astray whereas his fielding was sure.
of Rumania, in the final 0-3, 11-0. C. F. Meynerd London, Jan. 11. Stevens, the Navy man, caught the
Boussus won the
Year New Davis French
Cup ball all right bul in altempting to players, J. Borotra and C. Boussus, covered court tournament at St. gain much ground, seldom made have just won notable vistories on Moritz, beating A. Lacroix the Bel- touch.
given very little
The two
the Continent.
gian champion, in the final 6-4, 04. In the semi-final Lacroix Askwith was
Returning to Riviera tournaments | beat M. D. Deleford 6-3, 8-10, chance and on more than one occasion. after many years. Borotra won the 7-5, and Boussus beat W. C. Choy he had to take the ball at his feet and Monaco singles championship at 14-12, (). knock-ons resulted. Thomas, outside on the right, seldom saw the ball in attack and the same may be said in respect of Lt. Spitile.
A FINE TRY
Ewart, of stand-off half for Mainya, played a fine gume. Few will forget his clean interception when the score stood at 12-3. The game was in the Navy half when the defenders heel- ed and Talbet's pass to Elloit was nicely taken by Ewart five yards from the line. He had scored before anyone knew what had taken place. kicking was extraordinarily good, especially in the
stage
when Hard- wick was injured and had to leave the field. Lt. J. E. P., Pierce, playing for the first time in local ruitger circles, let very few men past him but what there was a kick ahead. He on his part used the short punt to advantage.
CONFIDENCE SHOWN IN
SHANGHAI INTERPORT RUGGER FIFTEEN
Shanghai, Feb. 7.
The Shanghai rugby team as selected, according to local sporting circles, represents a very well-balanced side and if it is not quite as strong as previous Shanghai fifteens there is no reason to believe it won't do well in the Colony.
The pack is more than useful and ments cost them many points,
Mrs. E. J.
Miss Dorothy Paget's Luck Now Turning
London, Jan. 23. After experiencing a fenn period with her horses, the luck of Miss Dorothy Paget has taken a
very.wel- come turn, the triplo triumph alig enjoyed at Newbury on January 20 being augmented when Slieve Mish achieved a most stylish victory in the Berkshire Hurdle on the 21st January. Slleve Mish had impressed when making his debut at Sandown Park, so much so that, in one of the best betting races of the season, ha was favourite. All the way rend Magee had Slieve Kish in proximity to the leaders, New Record and Gay Blone, making no attempt to go into the lead until between the last two
Hongkong may and it is up against That they have the ability to play | hurdles. Wargrave II wps in the a set of very determined forwards, first-cinas rugger is not doubted but rear for the first half of the journey. Spectators who watched the Club unless they decide to put their best loudway was then made, and in the Proctor, a forward, was played on 1st XV, which is almost the same foot forward from the start they may straight he began to rapidly over- the wine for the Mainyans and during side as the Shanghai team, against find themselves in several tight spots. haul the leaders.
The Shanghai team is due to leave Going to the final obatacle Sileve the combined Services team about
a month
and Hunt.
from
Cotton, who is probably the great- Although the soldiers tried hard to est drawing card in golf to-day, get an even terms, the solid defence After discussing a circular sent would undoubtedly attract big gale of the Navy kept them out, and the out to the, countles by M.C.C. the money in America.
game ended with the sailors winning committee of the Northamptonshire "Cotion
could get more than by the odd goal.
County Cricket Club decided to re- money," £2,000 from guto
Buys Teams:
commend to M.C,C, that classes of America, bub Cotton does not mean Navy.-Dickensen; Newby, Still; cricketers deserving of more rapid to take any chances, but to insist Honeywell, Dixon, Fisher; Arm qualification than at present allowed munerative.
ON (1) Amateurs
leave George Jacobus, the presklent of the Profession) Golters Association han; Freshwater, Thomas, Wilkinson;
Middlesex. Jackson; Cooper, Shee-abroad;"
(2) Undergraduates at Oxford and of America, told a Reuter correspon-Pearson, Courtney, Talt, Saw and Cambridge Universities; dent that his association were unable Morable. to offer any guarantee aport from
their present contre-engaged by counties: one for travelling and expenses.
(4) Young professionals who have лo, appearances in feels, however, made few or that if promoters are sure that he county cricket. It has been suggested that Cotton will make more
Northamptonshire suggest that all 1ban £2,000 and should meel Som Snead, America's expenses, free of tax, there should the points should, however, be leading tournament player, in a be no obstacle to offering a definite subject to the existing rule which "world championship" match. Cot-guarantee for that sum.
enforces that there should first be ton's attitude is that he does not Cotton is probably the most high- an approach to the players' present mind.
ly paid professional in golf at pre-
countles The next move in with America, sent. He charges 00 guinens for un R. P. Nelson has accepted on in- Cotton is willing even onxlous, to exhibition gume In this country, and vitalion to continue as Northamp- play in American tournaments and gets it, so that his demand for what tonshire's_captain,
The Timms matches in March and April, but he appears to be a substantial sum for
Testimonial Fund will return in good time for the Open a six-weeks tour is not unreasonable, realised £302 138, 9d,
the time Hardwicke was off, played at inalde three with success. Bourne, magnificently the forwards played the sa. Tal Sang and is expected to position, their Jockeys riding with ago, commented on how for Hongkong on Sunday morning in Mish and Wargrave II dominated the another forward, had to fill a vacancy and If the same form can be pro relurn on February 24 or 2. on the other wing and did extremely duced against the Colony focal
confidence." Wdegrave II supreme The team' chosen in as follows: came the better out of the jump, his well.
sporting circles declare that there W. H. D. Rig: P. J. A. Innes, A. G. rival makitgin alight peck on land- $7 One thing was notleed above all is little doubt that the home team White, L. F. Aucolt, I. M. Hutchison; Ing., Silove...... Misbyr was a smartly p4? In this game, and that was that will be hard put to it to get the backs G. M. Mills, It. Laird: W. D. Pearson, balanced, and at once there begon wherever the hall was a forward was moving,
J. P. Burford, R. A. O. Myne; II. O, J. » kean Fruggle between him and always in the offing, i No kick shrad It is trusted that the Shanghål'oul- Stewart, U. Reynolds, A. M. Wargrava ((1) Head- and head they was made without two or thren, före aldes, will show more thrust and Korinedy (Captöln), G. H. Reynolds fought on unli), the “last 50 yardaş warde following up closely. They finish in their work. In recent and J.B. MA Vorner. The reserves whian: Sllage, Misir began, to a navre generally got the man in possession, weeks, they have played well but are JW. M. Martin and H. H. Roehlinsoif und win elevory Our Oum and this was, the factor which, won whheral inorila in rounding aut moves Reuter,
THE NEXT MOVE
Championship. Ho