Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
January 13, 1940.
CURBING ROUGH PLAY IN SOCCER
Revised Legislation Leaves Much To Referee's Discretion
AND HE MUST BE OBEYED
(By "Rex")
INTERPORT SOCCER
Rugby To-day
ARMY-NAVY
V.
CLUB-POLICE
Thrilling Games Anticipated
Women's Tennis Final Postponed
The final of the women's singles tennis championship between Mrs. Litton and Mrs.
THE LAWS OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL have seen much revision of lato years, and amond- ments have been made, from time time, to keep abreast of football times. The job has been well done, but study closely the latest exposition of the game's legislation, and perhaps it will be seen that, basically, there is likely to be little chango Chiu Chuh-chlu, scheduled for in the application of football methods. can gainsay the fact that, the legislators, to a greater extent than ever before, are determined to eliminate rough and unfair tactics.
No one
The past few weeks show that, notwithstanding this and the fact that very strict measures have been and are being taken to stamp out doubtful tactics, this season finds the local Association faced with the same problems which were prominent some seasons past.
are handicapped by their Like measles in a household, bad ferees temper in sport sprends, and it bades vague instruction in regard to charg
1 for local soccer, unless some plan Ing. The definition that a charge is
Can
anyone declare
categorically
or obstructing 15
own
United Services Recreation Club on January 20 has been
one of the finalists is indis- postponed to January 27 as posed.
Hockey Meeting
SHANGHAI INVITED FOR EASTER
SELECTIONS
Should Give Good Account Of Themselves
(By "Rex")
UNTIL THE FINAL SELECTION of the team to participate in the forthcom- ing Interport with Shanghai was announced, fears were sufficiently strong team to meet the Northerners during the Chinese New Year holidays.
The Chineso declined to go.
that permissions could not be
(By "Fly-half") SPECTACULAR and ex- citing rugby should be seen and at one time it was thought this afternoon on the Club ground when the combined obtained from the Military Police-Club teams meet the Authorities for selected Service- Combined Services teams at men. The large number on the 2.45 p.m. and 4 p.m. Both injured list, and the many who games will be fought out could not obtain permission from their various firms to make the between players who have
to the trip also contributed made names for themselves quota till it was thought the in local competition. It will game would have to be aban- not be surrprising if the doned. first encounter does not provide the more thrills and combined play than the big encounter later.
Unable To Travel
selves.
MDXHAM '(R.E.)
Nothing kas
However, the Military Authorities have expressed their willingness to co-operate, and the players selected Is devised whereby n definito stop a shoulder to shoulder affair in which
and the local Association have been knees and elbow play no netive
very sporting with the result that can be out to halt this epidemie.
Hongkong will, after all, be repre- Displays of temper on the field are part is accepted by referers, and be- unpardonable under nny circuma cause of that they are able to ad-
Bowden, playing for Services sented by a team, admittedly not the lances, and those remonalble for minister a somewhat vague rule of
Revision Of Fixtures
"A", is unlucky not to be play-strongest, but one which I am sure misconduct should wake up" to this the game with due consideration to fact before they nre ostmelsed. fairness.
DECISION to issue an invita-ing in the senior team, but the give a good account of them- should reflect on how badly They their actions will rebound upon them. that the pinyer, who, in the opinion tion to the Shanghai Ladies succtors are not to be blamed They will realise that such are not of the referee." offends against any conduelve to harmony or their own of several sections of Rule XII in the Hockey Association to, send a when one considers that this been seen, and much less heard of or D. HI.ches, but in the Military trials particular well-being in the com- matter of charging, does so deliber-team to the Colony, for an inter-player would have to play op- this player its local representative held recently, he played in the eppo- munity.
alelp or hecusise he lacks skill and port match during the Easter posite D. H. Stewart
slie goal to Smith of Kowloon, and experience?
Holidays was made at the meet. Taylor,
The retention of a Club pair must the Military selecters have preferred course not. A
clear case sing of the Hongkong Ladica NONE deny that the revised)
the selection of him to the Intter. Critics, however, Nication of the game-the rule tripping, striking
have influenced
(Army) will be afforded an opportunity of relating to
nellon In the charging-remains un-leslated for in unmistakable man- Hockey Association held yester-Carter (Navy) over Hook
But where is the referee who day. A cable was sent in order for the stand-off half position. The reelne this player in
when satisfactory. In the rule it is speelfle-ner,
he Kotewall Cup this coming Wednerday, ally pointed out that there is no can always determine fairly whether;
played opposite the Army man last when Army meet the Navy at Soo- intention of penalising all cherging. a charge is violent or Gangerous, and to give the northern players more| former did not press
time to decide. spectators'
week. the players and
kunoos. Unt then I should prefer A charge is deemed legitimate pro-have
Mrs. J. Lunson, a Vice-President
Police owe their good display. this to reserve any comments about this vided that, in the opinion of the endorsement of his decision?
Lo whole-hearted teamwork, player. referee, li is fair, and that the players I feel rure that no footballer would of the Hongkong Ladies' Hockey
BHLEHAN (M'sex) This player has repeatedly shown that he ranks concerned are attempting to play the conscientiously do anything which he Association, presided at yesterday's year bail.
knew would invite a penalty agalast meeting and was supported by Mias and not to individual effort, and this
side. No sensible player, I. Woolley and Mise D. Moss, As#++++++~||~|~÷÷÷~|~|~|~|~|~|~|~| high in his particular department. The very dificulties introduced by his own
Pitted against the best attacks in the the omel recognition of so much who keeps a level head, would ever tant llon, Secretaries
Colony Mrs. Lunson said that in view of in his
he has commanded great discretion given to the referee have do anything, which,
respect for his sterling displays, and, helped tremendously in fostering the judgment, was unfair and unsport- the chort period of time between now and the Chinese New Year, il
Kennedy and Bompas have been of the whole composition of the sporting tradition that the referee is Ing.
But where is one to draw a hard would be advisable to pass over to unable to obtain permission from the Colony ctd, I think his selection the
Bank to accompany the team 10 always right. It should be realised
mot justifcd. Heaseman has been in- that the whole spirit of footbult de- and fast line between the fair and Easter.
STRANGE (Club) A seeded In- The question of currency exchange Shanghai. pends very largely upon the ivernel unfair?
terporter, but not a patch on his old One must not pay too much atten-
Saller, now back at work after form. However much may be sald acceptance of the referee's infallibi
of the rules lity. The effect
onion to the chance of a verdict be would no doubt play on important vited to join the team.
bons of malaria, will resume train- against his bulkiness, I would point decision. referees tends to place a greater ing querled by people on or off the part in Shanghai miking their final
out he has an unusual turn of speed. In order to facilitate matters for Ing next week. If one cannot believe that the
Miss responsibility on them, and we must field.
Association,
HUSSAIN (SL he Shanghal.
Joseph's) This pay tribute to the local referees for referee is always right, then the repi
cablegram
player has just missed bring cupped their good judgment in enforcing the spirit of the game will be seriousl; Woolley suggested that a
9-Shanghai would probably save at may, to some extent, explain why so for the past few seasons, but only rules, maintaining a satisfactory-de-undermined.
least a week and give Shanghalan: w of them have gained their places because there were exceptionally gree of fair play without undue pro-
good men bidding for the position toxlation
AM firmly convinced that danger opportunity to study the position in the senior Club-Police side.
Thomson of Club, picked to accom- which he now occupies. He has ous tactics
bluce the arrival of a letter from on the soccer felt spectators.
This Association.
pany Club
Club to Shanghai, is ill murs played in several local representa- When, on those rare occasions, would be just ns hard to define a the Hongkong there is a doubt expressed as to the careless driving on the road.
proposal was adopted.
ing an injured ankle, and although Eve matches and represented the he will not be avaliable for this after- Colony against Macau last year. A fairness of a decision, one who is a Thus, a charge not being officially doubt t
SEVEN A SIDE
the safe player, he never underestimates noon's game he will be at for sportsman can have absolutely no defined and I seriously
an opponent, but a stolid "stopper”. sympathy for the noisy, barracking capable of r definition which can
In connection with the Seven-A-trip north.
Luscombe of the "A" team, will A strong kick on either fool, does not muority, whose spoken or unspoken apply to all situations and condition opinion is that the referee should be on the football Beld-the whole Side Tournaments, which will now
K.. FORROW (Club) Often rated hounded off the field, and otherwise problem boils down to this: How far take place on Saturday, February 10, probably all the serum-half position. wait for opportunities bat seks them.
on the Central British School ground, Wall, picked to play at full-back in dismissed from his job.
are robust tactics justified?
able In other words, we must rely, as representatives were reminded that the senior side, might not be avail-one of the finest pivots in the Colony, recovered will play in his first Interport. One Suiciently mid-week to turn out falling is that he requires time to IT has been admitted by the best of always, entirely upon the opinion of each club could enter only.
HTHÉTIKET against Kal Tak. D. H. Taylor will adjust himself when playing with sportsmen, that an uneasy feeling the referee, who, if he understands
piny in this pas.tion if Wail calls off, strange partners, but he will have prevails amongst themselves that re- the game thoroughly, which he
the a clubmate in Strange. and Bosanquet will-Lake Speed Of Modern
wing position.
E. STRANGE (Club) A player Communication! Up forward in both games, play possessed of remarkable "sang frold", thould be even with the Services and should prove an invaluable as
the defence as well as attack. SHANGHAT, Jan. 12-Miss H. packs lasting the games better. Bur- to Knoch, Secretary of the Shanghai ford will be closely watched in hi. He can be a brick wall, and suddenly Ladies Hockey Association, said the first real big trial this year, in view ransfer to a thrusting hall.
Association's Invitation of the fact that he is likely to b Hongkong
hooking come as a great surprise, since they Hongkong's choice for the had never expected to receive a position in the coming interport. challenge owing to the present situa-
among
players and
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NOW YOU KNOW
Answers from Pare G
1.-Bellerophon.
2----24.
3-Are too long for the human
eye to sec.
4(a) 212, 32; (b) 100, 0; (c)
BO, 0.
B-Emu, kiwi, ostrich.
0.-Emperor of Japan.
7--Delano, Eyasho, Ewart, Wal-
do, Wadsworth.
6-Tendentious, corollary,. apo-
phtherm.
0--Diamonds.
16-Pitcairn Island.
11--Robert Taylor,
12-Loretto Young, Mary Pick-
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13- tight-rope walker. 14-A lightning war,
15 They're all incorrect. 16-The Royal Coat of Arms. 17-Prinzep 10-Elgar. 10-Drink it,· 20-Bell-tower.
The green colouring matter
of plants.
22-Japan. 25-Season ticket holders.
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THE following is the programme of THE
To-day
FIRST DIVISION
one
Middlesex v. Club (Sookunpoo), tion and also the high currency
4 p.m.
South China "A" v. Royal Scots (Caroline Hill), 4 p.m.
Navy, v. Kwong Wah (Causeway Bay), 4 pm.
JUNIOR SHIELD REPLAY
R.A.M.C. V. Joseph's), 4 p.m.
International
(Bt.
exchange problem.
to Bay Miss Knoch was unable whether Shanghai would accept the Invitation, especially as they had not made any preparations, but a com- mitter meeting will probably be call ed shortly to decide whether there any possibility of accepting it.
SECOND DIVISION "A"
leom in each of the competitions were R.A.OC v. Kit Chee (Sookunpoo) and that no senior players 2.30 p.m.
South China v. 8th R. (Caroline eligible for the junior competition. The Hon. Secretary was also ask- Hill), 2.30 pan.
5th, R.A. v. Club (Military), 2.30d to write to the lion. Secretary of the Hockey Umpires Association 20th R.A. v. Eastern (Stanley), to the effect that no extra would be played and that corners would be counted.
Parra.
1.30 p.m..
SECOND DIVISION “N
RL Engineers v. Kwong Wah (Mill- tury), 4 p.m.
Scots v. R.A.F. (St. Joseph's),
2.30 p.ru.
Kowloon v. University (Kowloon),,
2.30 p.m.
THIRD DIVISION
AMENDED FIXTURES
time short
The following amended Caer. Clark Cup and Brawn Cup fixtures were approved:
Caer Clark Cop Hunday, Jan. 11
Recreio v. CD9, Reereld 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb.
Hongkong. St. Andrew'n_H. Valley
Kumaona v. R. Scots (Chatham 3.55 and CBA. v. Reerlo. C.BA. 3 p.m.
Rd.), 230 pm.
Baturday, Feb, 10 Seven-a-Side Toumaments, C. B. School
12th R. v. Signals (Stanley).. 4 p.m.
To-morrow
FIRST DIVISION South China "B" v. Police (Caro- Line Hill), 4 pm.
Eastern v. St. Joseph's (Club), Į 4 p.m.
THIRD DIVISION
24th R.A. v. B. China (Sookunpoo), 4 p.m.
RASC. v. 5th ILA. (Caroline)
·HI),~2.30-pira..
Electria v. R. Engineers (Club), 2.30 PM.
Saturday, Feb. 17
pm.
St. Andrew's v. Lecreto, C.B.A. Itongkong v. C.BA.. Happy Valley 3.15 PLEASE Turn To Page 9.
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