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Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
INTERPORT FOOTBALL
TEAM SHOWS IMPROVEMENT
Better Combination In Practice Game
(By "Abo")
Better combination was shown by the Hongkong Interport soccer team yesterday when they played another practice game at Causeway way against a scratch aido; but the same shooting weakness was apparent. Apart from Leo Wai-tong, none of the inside forwards seemed to be able to shoot except from close range, and there was too great a tendency to feed Lee whenever the ball was taken to within shooting distance.
com-
ONE CHANGE IN H.K. CLUB RUGBY FIFTEEN
However, other features pensated for this shooting weakness. Though the players were not going all out-a wise step in view of the nearness of the Interport match- they were playing together as a side and not as eleven individuals as they were Just Thursday. For instance, there was a good understanding be- tween A. V. Gosuno and Hau Ching- to, on the left wing, and between Dixon and Leung Wing-chiu in the
One change from the team which halfback line, and also between the two backs, Li Tin-song and Sheehan. played Malaya a fortnight ago has In yesterday's game, Lt played in been made in the Hongkong Rugby! his usual position at left back, while Football Club afteen to meet Shunt- Sheehan went over to the right.hal in the Interport match on Satur- This seemed to work quite well, and day. perhaps these two players should be left as they were yesterday during the Interport game.
11. W. E. Heath comes into the side! in place of W. D. fichardson In the pack.
The Club fifteen, therefore, will be
OPPOSITION PLAYED WELL The opposition, on paper, did not as follows:
M. W. MacGrath; D. H. Stewart, look impressive
but yesterday;
Bidwell (Captain). W. E. actually they played extremely well,. D.
G. K. Chadwick; J especially in defence, where Newby Grieve, and Ulrich presented a front which Hutchison, J. R. Henderson; K. M. Watson, K. W. Salter, E. W. Stout, was always difficult to get past.
W. E. Peers, A. F. Walkden, H. W. E Heath, A. J. G. Taylor and J. Redman.
Yeung Shui-yick played on the right wing In the absence of the selected man, Freddie Fowler, and us to be expected his combination with Fung King-cheung was good, It is to be hoped that Fowler and Fung will get on together equally well on the Important day.
MIDDLESEX ROBBED OF
A VICTORY
Home Football
EVERTON THROUGH IN CUP
Beat Birmingham
In Replay
London, Feb. 15. Everlon got through to the sixth round of the F.A. Cup to-day when,; in the replay against Birmingham in the fifth round, they won by the odd
gual in three,
The following were the result of matches phyed to-day:
F.A. CUP
(6TH ROUND REPLAY)
Everton
2 Birmingham FIRST DIVISION
Aston Villa Preston N.E.
Notts Forcat
Huddersfield Stoke SECOND DIVISION
2 Newcastle
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)
D
1
0
3
Watsall
2
THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)
1 Chester
Accrington
Q
Exeter
Australians To Miss Wimbledon
has done for the second succession.
OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE
February 16, 1939.'
The Pilgrim' on—
DUTIES OF WING HALF DESCRIBED
WHAT A WING HALF OUGHT TO DO
IN EACH CIRCUMSTANCE
HINTS ON DEFENSIVE AND ATTACKING PLAY
The first duty of a wing-half is to mark the opposing outside forward, to stand constantly bo- tween him and the ball and to "freeze” him out of the game.
Theoretically a left half could play a useful defensive game for his side without once touching the ball, provided that the outside right did not touch it either.
Most attacks develop through the the left half to the left back. The the inside forwards. We will suppose goal-keeper eats also elcor, to
advantage. When Nerain Singh (left) and Fartab, that the opposing inside right has wing-half with
clearance, he is expecting a pass, the left-half the dangerous Ilongkong left flank received the ball from
the half-way should awing out towards the touch combination, who will constitute the and is just crossing
The ifric.
now liac. left back should against threat Colony's greatest
Half-bucks in attack should feed come up the field to tackle ilm and Macao on Sunday.
the left-half should
ould run away be- and support the forwards, and not cause the wing man, for whom he is attempt to teach them how to drib-
W. A. Reed, the Hongkong captain. responsible, is also running away. ble. Many a good opening has been Sunday's game will be the sixth He should never on any account o lost through the fatal temptation to occasion in which he will
RANDOM JOTTINGS
(By "The Pilgrim")
have
in to tackle the inside forward as give just one more tap. When you represented the Colony, a distinction
have the ball in control, look up and no other player can claim. long as the back is unbeaten,
pass: or if you are hawk-eyed, look
This understanding between
the
back and half-back is the founda-up before the ball reaches you, tion of sound defence.
The Inside right, when challenged by the back, may pass across the
SOME HINTS
If the opposing right half knowe |
UMPIRES
Geld, or he may give a through poss his job, the only way in which the APPOINTED
ST. Andrew's Ladies are still very to the wini.
Interested in the Cher Clark Cup.
if the half falls to intercept it and left half can reach his winger is to
run inwards a few paces and then
They have two games yet to play the ball reaches the outside right, hit the ball to the corner flag. The FOR MACAO
At again by
WORRY HIM
two
and should they defent both the he should tackle his man across the
left. He should give him the ball Hongkong Ladies and "y" Ladies, body, holding the stick in his left left half can usually see his inside they will tie with the present cham-band and using the paint to play the or his forchand and not behind his
Macao as requested that It is quite possible to do this heels. A quick hit is easier to take hv.l.ball. replay, plans, the "y" Ladies for Miss P. Gittins, their well-known without obstructing. I the winger a flick shot. More often it is umpires be sent from Hong cong to inside officiate at the Interport game next better to try to reach the skipper, is at present nursing on in- gets away, pursue him. Jured hand sustained at softball, but
right. The cross pass opens up the Sunday. The two umpires nominat- ed by the Umpires Board are Mr. in the defence. London, Jan. 30. I think she will be
game and makes gups It is as a rule better for the back The hand I crack across the field to R. Henderson and Mr. K. Hussain. The strady losses to professional- February 25 when the team is due to ism have hit Town tennis hard meet the Hongkong Ladies.
to stay in the middle and for the the inside right is the chief reward who have accepted the Invitation and without
half to go after the winger and try for playing in such an absurd post will accompany the team to Macao. 1 is perhaps to Mr. Henderson, enough, goodness knows,
the Hon. Secretary of the countries putting a bar on Wimble-
that don....but that is what Australia Marie Smith, the Colony in- to hamper or hurry his centre. The tion as left-half where everybody
side-left and "y" Ladies' sharp-worst thing for the half to do is to centres in to you. The cross shot who in ycar shooter, left for England last Tues-sheer off to the edge of the circle, from the left, like the off drive in Hongkong fockey Association,
day, accompanied by her parents, for where he can do nothing to stop the cricket, is the most beautiful thot in one can apply Truly uge cannot It is announced from Melbourne a nine months' holiday. She still
take a little time in footwork, which nine years' service in the cause of hockey. "Bob" is, if anything, mero that Australia's players will concent-leads the list of goal-scorers in the bence and merely unsights his own the game. All hits from left to right wither, nor customs stale" for after
Cup League, and her
If an attack develops through the an additional reason for passing hocke rate solely on the Davis Cup next Caer Clark
three years ago that he was defying summer. Competing at Wimbledon services will be sadly missed by the opposing left wing, the left alf be in good time. A mis-hit cross pass active than ever. It is only about
and interspersing t would mean departure from Austra-"y" Ladies in their remaining fix-comes the last line of defence. His is always intercepted.
back is bound to be drawn across; If the left half can see no forward the years la two months earlier, so the team tures. A last minute try cubled the Club will give the meeting
forward, who reaches circle. run with the ball to make an open- some great performances with the
challenged by the Think of all the great players who is interesting to note that Mr. to cover, and when he is beaten, the who is favourably placed, he should umpiring proclivities by putting up
himself
ing. to the with the Middlesex in a game One little drawback
useful as with 1 the should find
whistle; in fact, ho Headmuster of Goodban, Von there! Budge,
circle the more he should run yesterday whe
ing the slowness of on the Hongkong Football Club will not be
There should be continual passing now to find a man because if he is position in the field at least once.
But umpiring not have been going all out, but he the interval by an unconverted try those star Australian performers, ing hockey among the schoolboys, the advantage of a forchand tackle. Inward. It is important for him claims that he has played in every now claims his un- will have to be much speedier on the through Walls, and increased the Adrian Quist and John Bromwich, Mr. Goodban has played a good deal
divided attention. ut Home. Owing to his late arrival in defence from the backs to the left beaten, he has uncovered his wing, lead through Nelson shortly after the ure leaving us out.
As an umpire himself, he is in Interval.
Bromwich, the man who changes in the Colony, he has not been seen half, and if the ground is good, from and left his back high and dry.
but hopes to play next
regular attendance at Ladies' League In a game of this description,
maequel from hand to hand and in
and Men's Tournament games in action, Middlesex attacked strongly after 1.5 rad the score IB naturally
forchand season. The boys met the Diocesan
week
well as in friendly club fixtures and ago and drew 1-1. imortance. Nevertheless, for pur- this, Mellor getting through for the turns every shot into
score 6-3. The stroke, is generally voted the best Girls a
local International matches. He poses of recording. It might be Army to make the
knows the rules and the finer points stated that the Interport side won by same player went over wide of the amateur in the world now that Budge This speaks well for the early conch- ing of their head. The school has
of the game
ime and, to him falls the the odd goal in three. Goal-scorers posts shortly afterwards, Courtney has joined the money players.
Wimbledon is going to be poorer always done well at cricket and I am
honour of umpiring the Hongkong- were Hau Ching-to and Fung King-falling with the klek,
Macao Interport this season. He is cheung, for the Interporters, and A scramble near the Club line re-without him; in fact, the men stars certain the boys, who are showing
also manager of the team. Jorge for the opposition.
Lee was not shooting as well as usual, many ecaring opportunities be- ing missed. But we know Lee too well to imagine that he will fail us when the time comes.
I noticed
miss.
the
Honeywell, the right-half. He might ground yesterday. The Club led at Cramm, Perry, Vines....and now! Diocesan Boys' School; is encourag~] left half who has on this occasion The nearer he is to the oppos-Milck. As a player lie was just a
ball on Sunday.
of little
A. V. Costa, who has been out of serious foolbair for a long time, turned out yesterday-19 goal- keeper! He gave a good exhibition, however, thus giving further proof of
his versatility.
Teams:
sulted in Ferguson dribbling the ball over, Courtney missing the posts by
loches.
The Army were now leading by 9-6, and just on time Carruthers got through for the Club, Stark failing to add the winning points.
The Middlesex fifteen played very well indeed yesterday, giving a far better exhibition than they have done Interport XI.—Tam Kwan-kon; for a long time. The threcquarters Shechuo, Li Tin-sang: Honeywell, spoiled many of their efforts. Dixon, Leung Wing-chlu; "Yeung Shui-ylck, Fung King-cheung, Lee Wal-tong, A. V. Gusano and Hau Ching-to.
Teams were:
Man, Middlesex RegimentJackson; Sturdy, Mellor, Groves; Ferguson, Mog- Karidge: Bayly, Moroe, Carnell, Courtney. Betts, fiewitt. Pointer, Gilham.
Cub. T. Brown; FM. Walls. E. Scratch XI-A. V. Costa; Newby, Tavernor. D. n. Nelson. 1. F. Hopkins; M. Ulrich; Ridea, Honnibal, Tam Kwan-G Carruthers, P. Welch: G. L. duphant, 3. 8. Dunnett (Captain). W
chai; Emberson, Jorge, Thoburn, Stoker, J. Moodle, G. M. Marrs. C. M. Gomes and Thomas.
Stark, W. A. Johnson and I. W. E, flesth.
PIMM'S CUPS
WORLD-FAMOUS
PIMM'S No. 1 CUP
"The original Gin Sting"
PIMM'S No. 2 CUP
The original Whisky Sling"
PIMM'S No. 3 CUP
"The original Brandy Sling"
ALL OBTAINABLE
FROM
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are dwindling so rapidly that the keen interest, will do equally well at meeting is due for a lean year if the hockey, girls do not hold the interest.
STALENESS-FEARED
not bother the Australian But H. C. Hopman, who managed the last Australian 'team, scorns the
Hongkong's Chances In Interport Game Are Extremely Good
The cost of the longer trip inclu- douttedly the cup. Ownership of it sion of Wimbledon would involve in puts a natlon top of the world in Australia's quest of the Davis Cup tennis.
With February 19 fast approaching, one looks forward with does authorities.
What they are afraid of is that an risk of staleness. He says the more great pleasure to the chief match of the season-the Interport overlong four will leave their men match play Quist and Bromwich get against Macao to be played in the Portuguese colony on Sunday. stale and they would rather the the better Australin's chances will team won the Davis Cup than Wim- be.
There are many new caps in the bledon championships.
He advises competition at Wimble- Colony team this season-which is They are not to be blamed for that don because it will provide the Aut-only to be expected. The inclusion attitude. The greater prize is un-tralians with first class practice.
of new blood is never a mistake on the part of selectors; rather, it is real' and a step which is to be given an
IMPRESSIVE SHOWING MADE BY INTERPORT:
TEAM LAST SUNDAY
(By "The Pilgrim")
well,
Interport Game To Start At 3 p.m.
ard as youth is
The Interpart match be opportunity of developing.
The defence will stay the course
tween Hongkong and Macao, Goodwin, the young Navy to be played on Sunday in the goal-keeper, has won hil spurs, and
Portuguese port, will com- the two backs, V. Bond and J. Gon-
mence at. 3 p.m. sharp. Hong- salves, form a Jine of defence not
kong supporters, if they wish, easy to pass. The former tackles with perfection, and
will be able to catch the 5 p.m. besides he hits a good, hard balk The latter has, boat back.
there is played in Interport, still a little crudeness in his foot
but
The Interport XI in their game good results on two occasions. He movement when he stops the ball. against the combined Association seems to be improving with his kick- Nevertheless he is good and needs ins played at outside left with great
perhaps Arst-class hockey to bring success. team last Sunday pinyed a very ing.
In my estimation, the Colony de- sound game in the second half to win Considering that the Colony attack out the best in him.
FINE HALVES
tence is as good as Macao's, with aur by 4-0. The fine work of the Colony was minus the services of Pritam! half-backs turned the match In their Nath, their leader, the forwards No better trio can be expected attack having a slight edge on their's. than Lt. Hook. W. A. Reed and M. Provided the Colony team appears as favour
when they kept a firm hold combined guile effectively and this on the lively Association forwards. alone speaks well for the Colony's R. Malk to hold up the Macao at-elected, I would go so far as to pre-
are muro diet a win for Hongkong. The backs, V. Bond and J. Gon- chances next Sunday. The team as tack. The wing halves
did well and I have an tacklers and good feeders. On Reed, salves, however, were far from brit- a whole lant, the, Intter indulging in too optimistic feeling they will beat the pivot, devolves considerable re- much footplay. Ile is inclined to Macho on their home ground support his stick with his foot, with Sunday,
In
orwari to keen the ball and the]
RESULTS TO DATE
Here are the results of Interport
moving. Ile is an experi
1031 Draw at Hongkong 1-1. - the result that the whistle blew The combined Association team enced and clever strategist, who has me with Macao to date:
several times for had more scoring chances the represented the Colony on no fewer against him
1835 Hongkong won at Macao 3-1. the forwards than five occasions. Ile is captain Bond at "kicks."
fuckled first half, but while times
1934 longkong lost at 11.K. 0-1. 1037 Hongkong won at Macao 1-0. keenly and closely and gave tile were good workers in midfield, their of the team and a more capable per-
1038 tungkong lost at HK. ́0-1. quarter to Narwant Singh, on the finishing near and in the circle left son would be difficult to find.
G. Singh and much to be desired.
· FAST ATTACK left wing,
Honours are even at the moment, In front of them, W. A. Herd, the D. Smith, for example, had several s. A. Fowler, the right wing, each side having won two and lost centre-half, carried out the work of admirable chances but the shooting though a bit on the heavy side, cen-two, with one drawn,
wide of the target, tren the ball well and is always in two players. His stickwork was generally was often superb, his tackling faultless Pinto, at inside left, made valiant the pink of condition. Pyara Singh, Os the and his variation in the strength of efforts to break through, but Nar Inside right, better known
his passing revealed his good judg-want Singh, on the left wing, was dribbler, is clever with his stick and PRESENT
ment. Lt. Hook, at right half, gave too erratic with his centres. him admirable support.
Of the forwards, Pyara Singh, a
showed up
WEAK HALVES
a real opportunist in the circle.
"Не
שת
any from is capable of shooting angle. Pritam Nath, centre forward, As a matter of fact, the wing-Is a good leader and I am expecting
leader for the Colony, "dviso him halves, with the exception of M. H. him to show some of that rare good
game by some "pile
STANDINGS OF TEAMS.
prominently, but to refrain from too much fancy stick Hassan, the pivot, were weak and form when distributing the ball to work. This sort of stuff won't pay often played right into the hands of his inside men, He has put the ball Into the net on three or four occa- ngainst a type of player like L. Costa, the Colony wing forwards..
In the first inlf, Carter and R. J. stons in one
the present the Macao left back. Partab and
The following are His attacks can be assured standing's of teams in the Hongkong Nerain Singh, the left Bank, com- Reed, the backs, were a masterly drivers, bined well and deserve a word of pair, quick to manoeuvre and in of ample support.
The left flank combination of Par-Hockey Association Tournament: praise for their speed and clever covering up each other. The latter,
in particular, played well through tab and Nerain Singh has had the Necrolo GOODWIN NOT TESTED
to the fact that it was advantage of playing in partnership ad cut Due their first turn-out together, the for a long time. I like the latter's RA combined Association failed to settle nippy weaving in and out methods; Police "A in goal, was, seldom Goodwin,
KITC called upon to save any dangerous down as a team, but unquestionably he is quick to pass, quick to take a
and to go through. The Police si situations, but I was glad to see him their opponents played the better pass
former, a well-known speed demon, Varsity advance and leave his charge with hockey.
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UMPIRES SECRETARY
as
K. Hussain has been a leading personality in local hockey. He is India's representative and for many years his umpiring services have deinand, Elected Hon. been in great
Secretary of the Umpires Hockey
Board last season, he still occupies this position. He has umpired In- terpart gomes in Macao and Hong- kong and also numerous League, International and club matches. As Secretary of the Board, he always thinks 站
classify advisable to umpires according to their ability, and is a firm advocate of sending the best umpires to the junior League. gomes as an ideal method of improv- Ing the junior standard. I am cer tain he holds the record for local umpiring.
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