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HOCKEY
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Knotty Soccer Problem
Sir-In order to agilie an orgument
could you confirm that with respect
day, which resulted in the S.C.A.A. tion nearer to Saigon's goal thun the penalty kick mark, should Lee to plant himself before the ball that is in front of tp Pak-wa, to
being worded a free Klek at a posl- Wai-
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 15, 1940.
"Pilgrim's Hockey Notes
INTERPORT
CONFIRMED
COLONY TO PLAY MACAO KO.Y.L.L.Cup Polo
ON EASTER SUNDAY
Kumaon Rifles Beat
Portuguese Visitors,
ROYAL SCOTS TO MEET
H. K. S. R. A. IN FINAL MATCH
THE ROYAL SCOTS and the H.K.S.R.A. entered the THE INTERPORT WITH MACAO has been final of the K.O.Y.L.I. Polo Cup competition yesterday to the incident in the South
tva salon match on last Sun-confirmed, and will take place in Hongkong on when in the semi-finals played at Boundary Street they Easter Sunday, March 24. Those who witnessed beat the H.K.S.R.A. (A) by 3-2 and the Middlesex by 8-3 Macao in action during the Chinese New Year respectively. holidays will probably have seen the last of their two brilliant wingers, F. Nolasco and A. Angelo, who are due to leave the Portuguese Colony in the early part of March to further their aeronau- tic studios in the United States.
receive the pass from the latter la
convert, would he be penalised for ment only the goal-keeper between him and the on-line? And that it would have been perfectly for the Saigon players to "pacie“, their goul-mouth to prevent goal
being offsite, for he hind at that mo-
right
from being scored if they elected to,
The team will be considerably weakened by their absence, and I doubt whether suitable wingers can be re-
did not, which was cer-cruited from the junior XI. However, our local selectors but they tainly not the fault of the referee.
would do well not to underestimate the strength of our A Soccer Enthusiast.
neighbours, who, without fail, always give of their best in interport games.
The Rules of Football state that the off-side rule applies to times when a free kick or a penalty kick
is being taken.
It was, incidentally, Lat Shir-wing It is about time the Colony who look the free kick. As I terpret the Rules, Lee Wai-tong minterport toam was nominated, have been off-alle under the condi- or if there are to be trials, they tions stated in the letter. Ind the should be commenced imme-
Saigon team packed the goalmouth, diately. This would give players as they had every right to do, there would have been no question of off- fair chance of getting ac- side, for there would then have been quainted with each other's play, more than one 'opponent in between jas is the ease with our interport. Lee and the, goal.
it is teamwork that counts.
It is, however, a difeult problem, and the Hongkong Referees Associa
tion or the II.K.F.A. might be able THOUGH! Macao defeated Re- to live clearer interpretation of The Rules-Sports Ex.
creio 2-0 last Thursday, the following morning on the Club ground the visitors lost 1-0 to
SPORT ADVTS. The Kumaon Rifles. This was
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE -MEETING, 1910 17th, 19th, 20th, 21ni and 24th February
On Saturday, 17th. Monday, 10th, Tuesday, 20th, and Wednesday, 21st February, the frat hell will be rung at 11.30 am, und the first race will be run at 12.00 NOON. On Saturday, 24th February, the first bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. and the first race will be run at 2.00 p.m.
The tin interval will be after the fourth race on the first four days of the Meeting.
MEMBERS' BADGES AND
ENCLOSURES
Hockey Council Meeting
A Council meeting of the H.K.H.A. will be held at St. Andrew's Church Hall this evening at 6 p.m. A full at- tendance of members is re- quested.
one of the most thrilling games they were well supported by J. thut have been seen at King's Kaso, A. Alosa and R. Rosario. Park this season, and a draw Though I would give the edge to would have been a more fitting Kumaons for team work, in fairness result.
our visitors, the umpiring could One dramatk, if fortunate goal, have been better. marked the first half, and this proved TN the final of the Seven-a-side to be the only goal scored.
Forcing
Tournament organised by their fest short corner, after ten
Rifles
To
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There was a large crowd of spectators present, Reeve. The final will probably be played to-morrow at including His Excellency the Governor and Brigadier
14 p.m.
HALF MILLION DERBY SWEEP
Early in the first chukker of the Scots-ILK.S.R.A. (A) game, both sides were awarded 60 yard penalties, but neither benefitted from them. The Scots, however, scored first when Lt. Col. McDougall broke away and
TICKETS SOLD scores.
The Gunners pressed in the second chukker, but following another THE HONGKONG DERBY penalty againal them, Lt. Col. SWEEPSTAKE this year is go- McDougall scored again. Capt. Alkin- son (R.A.), having failed in a pre- ing to bring a windfall for some vious break away on his own, finally body. The sale of tickets yester-reduced the R. Scots' lead. }day brought the total to just over
half a million.
First prize at the moment will be well over $200,000, but at the present rate of sales there is every possibility that this sum will eventually be above $300,000.
Football
Regional Cup Competition In Scotland
minutes of fast exchanges, Kunnon the H.K.L.H.A. held at the Con- LONDON, Feb. 14 (Reuter) The took the lead through Capt. tra! British School last Satur-Scottish Football League have decid- though unsighted, was beaten by by two short corners, with no constitute the Regional Leagues com- from the resultant hit. Alas, day, C.B.A. defeated "Y" Ladies ed to conduct Cup Competition among the 31 Clubs which ai present good shot.
In this half, R. Angeln came very gouls being scored by either mencing on February 21 and ending
to equalising, when he broke side. The C.B.A. defence which on May 4. through on his own, but failed at earried them through, played the critical moment. However, the
Matches will be played on the home visitors were giving nothing away.
magnificently.
and away basis, and the winners of and their forwards kept on pressure
Though "Y". Ladies did most of each the will be the scorers of the until
the Interval arrived. If the attacking in the first half their most goals in these two matches. making senne brilliant elcar-
were forwards
outplayed by the
Cowdenbeath brilliant work of Miss A. Smith, at
F.C. have closed
L.
The Gunners equalised in the third chukker, following sustained pres- sure on the. Scols' goal. The Scots, however, nearly took the lead again when Capt. Burn took the ball the when his shot glanced off his pony's length of the field, and only failed hoof.
The fourth chukker was scoreless, chukker but in the fifth and final McDougall collected a long clearance from Burn, and went through to score the deciding goal.
The teams were:
HKSRA-LI, Yeatman, Capt. Atkin- Ron. Capt. Colson and Cup, Duncan,
If. Scot. Col. McDougall, L1, Far-
us, Capl. Burn and Major Godley,
Gunners Superior
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The II.KS.R.A. opened their count against the Middlesex almost from the start. From a throw-in. Lt. Smith connected and scored. Capt. Wilson nearly Increased the lead when he got through on his own, but his parting shot struck the upright,
the Middlesex equalised, against
an
run of play, in the second chukker. Lt. Chailey raced away and sent the ball strongly between the posts. Just before the end, the
Бате player missed a 60 yard penalty.
The Gunners itashed into truc form in the third chukker and piled up six goals without reply. Capt. Wilson converted a 40 yard penalty. and almost immediately after Smith placed them three goals ahead. Smith scored again, and then Wilson con- tributed two more, the first being a
backhand shot from very line acute-angle-Just-before-the-bell,- Smith, too, scored his third goal.
Lt. Chattcy was much to the fore for Middlesex in the fourth chukker, and was rewarded with two goals, but Smith added yet another goul for the Gunners before the end.
The teams were: Major Penfold and turne, Co Capt. H.KS.R.A-Lt. Smith,
Wilson,
Middlesex-Li. Fishbourne, Capt. Chat- nament, The Football Association hasley, Lt. T. W. Chattey and Lt. Hancock. been asked to extend the season to tournament to be run from May 11 to June 8-Reuter..
The second half was always in-centre-half, and Mrs. M. White, at down for the duration of the war, left back. The former tackled and have withdrawn from the Scottish Members are reminded that they teresting, but neither side could get and
Indies MUST. their
wear the better of twn goud defences, Un strongly and played a fine distribu- Eastern Section. their badges prominently displayed two occasions Marno were prevented the hall with remarkable quickness, tive game, whilst the latter sighted throughout the Meeling,
sturing the first when and her tat-time clearances were from NO ONE, WITHOUT A BADGE Costa was sandwiched in the circle, WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE and the second when A. Airosa was
grandly accomplished, MEMBERS ENCLOSURE.
Obstructed
in attempting a short Badges admitting non-members to corner hit. penally bully should
A the Members Enclosure and Club have been awarded in bath cases, but Rooma
ot $10.00 per day including the Kumaons were fortunate in though no goals were scored, often fax--or $40.00 Including tax for the being penalised at all. Meeting (Indies $5.00 and $20.00
реп
Miss P. Everest, too, in the latter half code in for a good mount of praise. The forwards, led by Miss 1. Woolley, combined well, and al-
Southern Challenge Cup
London, Feb. 14. Twenty footbali clubs competing threatened the "Y" Ladies' defence. In South A and South B have unani- However, the superiority of the They secured three short corners in mously decided to promote a Sou respectively) are obtainable through the Secretary upon, tho,written or Kumuons attack was much more succession, and in the nick of time. thern Challenge Cup knockout tour- personal introduction of a member,pronounced. Narain Singh and Sher to win a well earned victory.
Singh were the outstanding forwards, such member to be responsible for all
with Capt. Loch doing much as he chits, etc.
pleased in a quiet way on the ex- Badges admitting to Members Entreme
Hansa Dott, though right. closure will NOT be on sale at the playing strenuously at centre-half, Race Course.
but not very scientifically, was the The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, best of the intermediates, and Nawal EXCHANGE BUILDING, (Tel. 27784) Singh and Kusal Singh, the backs, WILL CLOSE AT 10,00 á.m. ON THE were thoroughly reliable defenders. FIRST FOUR DAYS, and at 12,00 NOON. ON THE FIFTH DAY.
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91 Ladies were unfortunate in enable the "Y"
not scoring on at least two censions. In the first half when Miss D. McCaw broke through on her own. but failed to convert, and in the second half when Mrs. Gardner did likewise. The trio, however, in- cluding Miss B. Harker, on the right wing accomplished good work,
A limited number of tins will be THE Maeno players were probably "Y" Ladies' real strength lay In obtainable each day at the Club 1 teeling the effects their pre- the half-backs, where Mrs. Starbuck House, provided they are ordered in vious game, and the forwards, some-barred the way down the male, advance from the No. 1 Doy, (Tel.how, "could not bring their usual Miss M. McCaw also gave a pleasing 21020),
combination Into play. In defence; PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
On no pretext will children be per- mitted in either enclosure during the first four days of the Meeting. No amals will be allowed on the Fifth Day.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of admission to the Public Enclosure +ly $8.00 per day including tax for all persons includ- ing ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sallors in uniform are admitted to the Pubile Enclosure at $1.00 per day including tax.
Will
Bookmakers, Tie Tac igen, etc., not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
Tiffins will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Publie Enclosure.
SERVANTS' PASSES Pazaon for Servants will be issued to Private Box holders ONLY on application to the Secretary, laf floor, Exchange Building.
Any persona found Joitering with Servants passes in their possession will forfeit the mme, and "will be removed from the Enclosure.
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Secretary, Hongkong, 11th February, 1940,
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Fulham Defeat Brentford
LONDON, Feb. 14 (Reuter)-Ful. ham defeated Brentford to-day by 5-2 in the South "B" Section of the Faglish Football Leagues.
A fine action picture of the IL Engineers-R. Scots match in the Army Rugby League at Bookumpoo an Tuesday. The players (l. to r.) are Cpl. Marstall (R. Boots), Li/Col. Walio (R.E.), Lt. Ildadale (R.8, with the 'ball) and Spr. Artingstal! (ILE) Ridṣdals .was brought down soon after this picture
taken. The R. Engineers won 6-0,
COTTAGE CLUB CAVALCADE
A CAVALCADE will be held. for members of the Cottage Club at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, com mencing from the clubhouse. The route will include the ground covered in last Saturday's paper
hunt.
Riders who are not members of the Cottage Club are invited to parti- elpate, but are requested to send their mounts the Club by the appointed [time.
Sappers Beat Gunners At Cricket
Fine bowling by Denyer and Shipp, who took five for eight and four for [25 · respectively, zave Royal En- İzincern an esay victory of 131-to: 03. runs over a Royal Artillery eleven from Lyeman in a friendly cricket match on the Army ground at Soo- kunpoo on Tuesday.
Except for Lts. Ingram and Plum- mer and Gnr. Barsby, who reached double figures, the rest of the Gunners lared badly, and the side were all out for 05,
The Suppers opened confidently despite the early loss of Hawkins, who was run out for a "duck", and won with many wickets to spare,
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