Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH'
May 6, 1940.
MORNING
MONDAY
NAVY-EASTERN
Poor Passing Spoils Approach Work: Navy
Defeated By
By 4-3
(By "Rox")
The Royal Navy, conquerors of South China "A" and "B", met the Eastern team, recently re- turned from a successful tour of the Philippinos, in a disappointing display for two teams who have gained such renown in local soccer circles, at Causeway Bay ground yesterday, and lost three goals to four. Two of Shanghai's "star" players were seen in action. N. Z. Lee, Lido and Shang- hai contro-half, at left-back and C. T. Tsao, Lido and Shanghai loft-wing, at inside-left,
GAME
COMMENTARY DISAPPOINTS
RECREIO "A" TROUNCE
CRAIGENGOWER
C. B. A. Win Final Hockey Tournament
Six-a-side Matches 'Held At King's Park
THE FINAL TOURNAMENT of the Hongkong hockey season,
Three Close Matches Feature League's Opening Programme
CRAIGENGOWER sustained their greatest beating the Six-a-side tournament, was won by the Central British Asso. in years when they lost to the Club de Recreio "A" in the ciation at King's Park yesterday, First Division of the Lawn Bowls League on Saturday by when their "A" team beat the 78 shots to 44. Though the result was not a surprise the Kumaon Rifles "A" 3-1 in the margin of defeat was. This score, however, was not the final.
Twelve teams took part in the largest-Kowloon Football Club totalled 84 shots against competition, and four grounds-the the Indian R.C. in the Third Division, but won by a smaller
margin. CBA, the Y.M.C.A., the Navy and The Reerela grounds-were occupied.
C.I.A. A defeated Submarines
Lastern played listless football in the first half, at the end of which the score was tied at 1-1. Play was brisk in the second half, and some good constructive football was is Club, and Middlesex A to
scen.
A. Queen's College, Kowloon Indlan reach the final, and the Kummons A beal Nomads A, Royal Curps of Royal Scots A.
Robinson gave
a sparkling seen, being continually robbed of the Signals A. Royal Engineers A, and exhibition at goal despite the ball, while Lee Tack-kee was never! four goal deficit. He displayed seen as a leader. keen anticipation and remarku-
NAVY OPEN SCORE
THE FINAL THE FINAL, on the Navy ground
beat
to
Kentucky Derby Upset
ble agility to save point-blank|MINUTES from the whistle a nice was full of excitement, and the slight angled shots in fine style. M - movement by O'Regan and drizzle which fell while it was in Navy's defence was at most times Thoburn saw the latter test Lau with progress did not make play easier for the slippery the players, due which WOB shot point-blank
CHURCHILL_DOWNS, Louisville, excellent. There were times, how-
May 4 (UP)-In the greatest upsel ever, when they were inveiled into cleverly saved. Lackadaisical play ground, G. H. Fowler scored both false positioning. Roughly, by his predominated, and much construc- goals for the C.B.A.
In the quarter-finals, Middlesex A in the history of the race and before
B. Central British a crowd of 90,000, the largest to wit pot Midatesex mazing speed, was able to rectify his live work was spoiled on either side mistakes, wille Honiwell was not so by luzy passes,
Association A beat the KIT.C.,ness a horse race in the United States, fortunate.
After sojne pressure by Navy. Royal Scots A beat 30th. Battery, and Galahadon won the Kentucky Derby
here to-day. Honeywell was the best half, de-Hendy received from O'Regan to Kumaons A beat Royal Engineers A.
Bimelech, the favourite, was 3 fence and attack, in the first ball fumble his way past N. Z. Leo and
In the semi-finals, C.B.A. A beat;
second, a length behind, and Dit was Kumaons and Rept Eastern's left tank well beat Lau at close range. From this Middlesex A,' wil
third. covered. In the second he allowed reverse, Eastern made great efforts Royal Scots A. them too much scope in his anxiety to concentrate solely on his for wards.
beat
to wake from their lethargy, but The following were the last eight; was not till the close of the first half
all teams:
There were eight starters, the
others being Mloland, Sirocco,
L.T.A. Refuse Women's Plea For "Wimbledon"
THE Lawn Tennis Association has refused an application from Queen's Club to stage a women's "Wimbledon" this summer although most of the women stars have supported the scheme enihuziastically. The L.T.A. has, In fact, banned all open events."
Led by Lord Aberdare, chairman of the National Fitness Cominlifee, the Queen's Club oficiots were planning to hold their annual grass court open tournament not only to balance their books-a feat that can 'bo managed only with the help of the profits but to keep alive the interest in the game. They had been promised the assistance of the tending men players, most of whom are now serving in the Forces.
AUSTRALIAN RULES EXHIBITION BY NAVAL RESERVES
A SECOND EXHIBITION of Australian Rules, the famous Australian football game, was given by the Naval Reservists at the Police Football ground yesterday, and the game attracted a fair crowd of spectators. The match was between the two ships in the harbour.
Three' close games were play- ed. In the First Division, though they won on two rinks; the Indian Recreation Club went down by four shots to the Civil Service C.C., while the Kowloon Docks R.C. beat the Police R.C. by two shots, and in the Third Division, Craigengower overcame to 7-8. the Kowloon B.G.C. by five shots. Sixes were recorded by G. C. Moss (Kowloon. C.C.). J. E. Noronha
The teams were even, and the score concluded 8-8
"A"), A. R. Minu (Indilan R.C.), L. (Recreio "p") && Siva (Recreio Rowing Regatta A. Collyer (Civil Service C.C.), T. W. Carr (Kowloon C.C.). T Smalley (Kowloon F.C.), B. D. Evans (Kowloon F.C.), and K. C. Hamilton (Kowloon B.G.C.).
The results were:
FIRST DIVISION
G. Eastgate Wins Open
Sculls
The comparative smallness of the football ground was against the game, but though the open- ing minutes aw some ragged play, the players soon adapted themselves to the circumstances and the closing stages brought forth an excellent demonstration of the game.
The main feature of the game is the spectacular pass-kicking. High marking when players leap high in-
to the air to collect these pass-kicks
that Cheung caused Robinson to go C.BA "A" V. C. Bond: T. 8. D. Whit-Roman, Royal Mun and Pletor. full length to partially save his shot, ley, N. B. M. Whitley; 9. A. Fowler, G. HENDY HARDEST WORKER
the ball striking the upright and be. Fowler, M. Dunne.
Kunnons A-Gussein Singh: Kishen Singh, Krishina Singh; Lall Singil, Nerain EPAGE was the best forward on ing deflected inwards.
view the nest half. In the
Hendy led a determined Navy raid Singh. Partaub Singh.
Middlesex A-Pie. Stickley; Sgt. Crow- Eastern area, and
and culminated a second, with O'Regan, they pierced
Sheeltan, Pte. Coomer.
Royal Brots Major Harland; Band
Jordan, Capt. Douglass; CPL them some anxious moments. Hendy with a nice hook shot. Eastern drew
level
after many minutes. Hsu drew master
Devereux, Cpl. Hitchcock, Pto, Meikle. was the hardest worker throughout Nichols and passed him to send a KIT.C-Karnail Singh Kalwant Singer the match and fully deserved his
Pyzra Singh, Mohinder Jong lob to Tsao. Tsao trapped, Bach Singh: Iwo goals.
cluded Honiwell to give the ball tollesex B-L/Cpl. Painting; Sgt. Ure, Litu Hin-hon appeared pre- necupied and was not his usual safe Hau for the latter to run in and best Sgt. Waldron; Ddma, John, Edris. llynai
Rubinson
with a nice rising shot. Eastern continued their pressure N. 2. Lee, playing in
and
again broke through to Hsu accustomed position, was not sech at his best, but with Cheng Ying-puss to Hau. Darky Lee received kuen managed to present a difficult Hau's centre to bent Robinson with obstacle for Navy. Cheng was the well placed shot, Eastern were seen at their best at this period.
Club de Recreio "A" beat Craigen- The first prize was U.S. $60,000, 2ower C.C. 78-44 at King's Park." and the winner paid its backers Kowloon Bowling Green Club beat
and
78-53 $4.80.-United the Kowloon C.C.
un the
THE FINALS of the Royal Hong--were more successful as the game Tricky runs down the $72.40, $13.80 Press..
former green.
kong
Yacht Club's rowing regatta proceeded. Reuter says Gullalindion
won by
The Civil Service C.C. beat the were held at Deep Water Bay on Reid-similar to those in rugby-und weather very fint punts were other highlights Recreio "B" beat
the Hongkong was rather against, interest was high of the game.
HEAVIER TEAM second and third. The betting was Gallabadion 25/1, Bimelech 1/2, and F.C. 71-53 at King's Park. DIL 8/1.
Kowloon Docks RC, beat the Police 50-57 at lunghom.
the stulid defence of Eastern to give fine piece of dribbling to beat La ley, Plc. Pearson; Ptc. Jackson, Pte. two lengths, while inches separatedIndian R.C. 47-63 at Hoppy Valley. Saturday, and though the
self.
forced
fence to
paths
Lo
un-
Pie. Morable.
Royal Engineers A-Spr. fleath; Sgt. Crosion, L/Cpl. Shaw: Sgt. Denyer, L/Sgt. Homburg, Chi. Tagint
30th Battery-Murad Khan; Chanchal Singh, Darakan Singh.
Singh Joginder Singh; Bohan Singh, Chaja
St. Andrew's Tourney
Four teams participated in the St. Andrew's seven-a-side tourney on
ed in a win for the team coplained by Miss Jessie Wong, who bent Mrs. Bliss' team by a solitary goal. Several players did not arrive, and as a result Seld.
better of the two, clearing strongly,
Hsu King-sing was the best half Tao and Hau combined well, and on view.
and with Cheung, made rings round He vaulted, dribbled and his way through Navy dle-Navy players,
his forwards on a clear-In one-of-Navy's rakis, Cheng-was Saturday at King's Park, and result- to sel gonlwards. Ng Chi-talang and pulled up for a foul on Hendy, and Roughly inade no mistake with the Wai-kuen lent him excellent
shot taken at the spot. Support, Ng being the better com-
Eastern drew ahead soon bination of skill and power,
was the best through Haut, Who Was the tallest Cheung Kum-hot forward, and executed many of the of a nice movement by Cheung and moves which enabled Eastern to gain Chung. Chung's centre was fisted their victory. T. C. Trao and Hau out by Robinson for Hau to obtain Ching-to formed the most dangerous possession and shoot past Robinson left flanks, and showed excellent before he could get back into his understanding of each other's play.goal. Chung Yung-sum was hardly ever Eastern Lau Hin-hon Cheng Ying-
katen, N. Z. Lee: La Wal-kuen. Heu King seng, Ng Chi-tsang: Chung Yung-aurs. Cheung Kam-hoi, Darky Lee, C. T. Trao and Hau Ching-to.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather per- mitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 11th and MONDAY, 13th May, 1940, commencing at 2.00 on Saturday, and at 12.30 p.m. on Monday.
D.I
The First Bell will bo rung at 1.30 p.m. on the First Day and at 12.09 NOON on the Second Day. The Tim Interval will be after the second race (1.00 p.m.) on the Second
Day.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE The temporary
green cardboard badges are now cancelled and will no longer procure admission to the Enclosure.
The teams were:
Royal Navy-fobinson, Roughly. Honi- well: loneywell, Nichols, Britt: Phippens. Leluge, Itendy, Thoburn and O'Regan.
GLASGOW RANGERS- WIN SCOTTISH
CUP FINAL
the four teams of six-a-side took the
Results:
Miss J. Wong's team beat Miss F. Wong's team by a goal.
Mrs. Bliss' team beat Miss Reid's team by a goal.
Miss J. Wong'a team beat Mrs. Bliss' team by a goal.
INDIAN R.C. ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING
was held at Sookunpoo yesterday
CINCINNATI BEAT NEW. YORK GIANTS
NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuter).- The Cincinnati Reds nosed out the New York Glants by 3-2 in the National Baseball The complele results were:
League
NATIONAL LEAGUE
to-day.
-E.--.
New York: Cincinnall
2 7
2
3 7
0
AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland.、、、、、、
Boston
13 7
ย
(Keltner homered for the Indians).
J 11
SECOND DIVISION.
Taikon R.C. beat Craigengower 72-54 at Happy Valley.
The Kowloon B.G.C. beat Kowloon Tong 61-46 at Kowloon Tung.
Kowloon C.C. beat the Civil Service C.C. 69-45 nt King's Park.
THIRD DIVISION
Kowloon F.C. beat the Indian R.C. 84-57 at Chatham Road.
„Craigengower beat the Kowloon, |B.G.C. 56-51 at Kowloon.
POSTPONED GAMES.
and compellon keen. The final of
THE WHITE TEAM, which won the the Open Soulis brought a surprise, G.S.P. Heywood, former holder of encounter, was the heavier, if not the the Challenge the half-mile was beaten over faster, was stronger in its kicking and surer in high marking. Richard. by G. Eastgate.
outstanding S. During the
P. Heywood son's long punts were day, G. coxed two winning boats and G. G. and Glendenning and Nicholson were S. Thompson and Hopkins one each. way ahead of most of the others in After the Regatta a most enjoyable robust but clever play. Besier pull- some fine marks and dinner dance was held at Repulso down Bay Hotel during which Mrs. A. E. Macfarlan gave a very neat, speedy exhibition. Oxworth kicked a couple Grasset presented the prizes won
of good goals and Sullivan was also during the season.
prominent.
THE RESULTS Following were the results: International Pain-England (B. S. Car ter.-J.-B.-Calls and. O. P. Heywood, cox) beat Austrails (K. B. Nelson, G. L. Eastgate and A. G. Dalziel, cox).
Teams were:
Whites-Crowle, McLaggan, Rich- ardson, Sullivan, Ferrari, Leals, White, Glendenning, Spicer Kerley. Besler, Johnson, Oxworth, Walker; Nicholson, Vivian, Macfarlan.
International Fours-Scolland (A.vidson (19). Gravelly (20).
Dalziel, T. Swan, J. Moodle, J. BicDoua!! and G. Q. Stopant-Thompson, cox) beat The following matches were post-England 1. 9. Carter, F. Thompson. 3. poned:
Second Division-Police v. Kow- loon FC.; Hongkong C.C. v. Club de Recrelo.
Chicago
0 Philadelphia
5 10 1 (McNair homered for the White R.C. v. Sox, and Hayes for the Athletics).
Third Division. Hongkong Electric Hongkong C.C.; Prison Offerra v. Hongkong F.C.
WOMEN'S NATIONAL
RECORDS BROKEN
THE FINAL DAY of the All-Schools and Open
THE NINTH annual athletle meet- Athletic Meet at Caroline Hill on Saturday saw the ing of the Indian Recreation Club breaking of two women's China National records in the and a great keenness was predomin- 50 metres and Throwing the Baseball. Miss Ip-Kam- LONDON, May 5 (Reuter)-ant throughout the events, which chen, of True Light Girls College, clocked 6.7 seconds for Glasgow Rangers defeated Dun- were mainly novelty races,
the 50 metres, and Miss Ma Mok-kit threw the baseball deo United by one goal to nil in
The 100 yards championship was the Scottish Cup Fnal yesterday. won by K. Singh, closely followed 54.50 metress. The previous records were 6.8 seconds,
Results of other matches play- by A, R. Markar. ed were
ENGLISH LEAGUE CUP No One without a badge will be Norwich 1. Fulham Notts S
South A-Leicester 1, West Ham admitted to the Members Enclosure. Morwend : urxenshi 3, Crystal Palace . Such must be worn throughout the South B-Wolves 0, Coventry 2; Dristol duration of each Meeting in such a R. 0. Hwansen Di Bournemouth 1 West
romich 2: Birminghain 2. Reading 0.
At the conclusion of the meet, the prizes were distributed by Mrs. R. Nozarin,
Winners of the various tennis and
bowls tournaments and the cricket averages for the year were:
TENNIS
and 54.45 metres respectively.
D. H. Taylor, of the Police, } won his triple in the Open venta, gaining first place in the javelin throw, having already won the discus throw and the shot putt.
manner as to be readily identified. North AEverton 6. Noelidale 1; Burn. Badges admitting Non-Members to tey 1, Blackpool 2: Blackburn Manches- the Members' Enclosure and Club ter United Darrow 0. Stoke 2. Rooms at $5.00 per day for Gentle North Buddersfeld 1, lluil 1: Sun- men and $3.00 per day for Ladies Ceriand D. Leeds : Barnsley 3. Shefeld Rumjan; Runner-up. A. R. Kitchell. third victory, winning the 50 metres
0; Middlesbrough 3. Newcastle a
REGIONAL MATCHES
South Brighton 3, Queen's Park
Rangers
(both including tax) are, obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the personal or written application of a South C-Drentford 2, Tottenham 3; 2: Portsmouth 3 Momber, such Member to be respon- Millwall 4, Chiariton sible for all visitors introduced by Chelsea 1
South D-Clapton Orient 4, Aldershot him, and for Payment of all Chita, s. etc.
Midland-Luton 3. Walsall 4.
The Secretary's Office, int floor, East-midland-Chesterfield A. Rotherham
1: Shemold Wednesday 3, Doncaster 3 Exchange Building, (Tel. 27796) will incest 3, Notts County 4;. Manulleid close at 11.45 am on the First Day Grimsby
and at 10.45 am, on the Second Day, mere 1, Manchester City 6; Wrexham 4.
Timns are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tol.
210207.
Wenlern-Port Vale, Chester 1: Tran stockport 2.
North-Western, Preston b Holton ; Bury 7, Accrington 0.
Bouth-western--Newport 4. Bristol City 1: Swindon 1, Torusy 3.
North-eastern York 3, Bradford 2. Friendues-Wellington 0, New Brighton
PERLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the Publie Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, Soldiers WesternAlbion 2, Queen Ofouth
Chelmsford 5, Southampton 1: Oldham 3, Liverpool 4.
SCOTTIRA REGIONALE
and Sailors In Uniform are admitted pumbarton 0 Airdrie 1; 81. Mirren Half Price.
Celtle 1.
Eastern Arbroath 0, Ralik 2; Dundeo 7. By Order,
Bt. Johnstone 2; East Fifo 1, Hearts U. B. BROWN,
Hibernian & Falkirk 6; Bt. Bernard' Secretary, | Allos 0; Stenhousemuir 0. Aberdeen Hamilton 3, Queen's Park Hongkong, 0th May, 1940.
2:
Singles championship. www.H. D. Miss June Hall, too, secured her Doubles Championships. A. dash-having already won the 200 Rumjahn and U. A. Rumjahn: Run- and 100 metres events.
Kitchell, At the conclusion of the meet, Mr. ners-up. A. Rahmin and
Junior Singles.-I. Kitchell; Run- Ngan Shing-kwan, Persident of the South China Athtelle Association, cr-up. M. 1. Razack. ner-up,
Handicap Singles.-U. A. Rumjahn; presented. the prizes. Runner-up, D. M. A. Ruzack.
Handicap Doubles.-S. A. R. Bux and S. Yusuf; Runners-up, T. All anti:
F. A. Curreem.
LAWN BOWLS
M.
FINAL TEAM STANDINGS Following were the final standings of the various schools:
lego "(62):2 2, Link.
Pul
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE TO MEMBERS
FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING, GREEN ISLAND HANDICAP
2nd Day-Monday, 13th May In view of the number of entries received for the above, 1 has been decided to divide the
Boys "A" grade-1, Lam Nam College (02 points); 2, La Salle Cal-race Into three sections.
The third section will be race lege (29): 3, Wah Yuri College (20). Singles Chompionship.-D.
Boys' "B" grade-1, Wah Yon Col- No. 11 and run at 6.30 p.m. Khan; Runner-up, A. R. Minu.
College (28); A cash woop, tickets $5 each. Pairs Championship.-A. Bakar 3, Industrial School (4), and S. M. Rumjahn; Runners-up, C.
grade-1, Pui Ying Cal-will be held on this race but "All Boys' Shipp and D. M. Khan.
lege (30); 2, College (B)
College (7); through" chances will not parti. Lim Rinks Championship.-A. H. Rum-3, St. Joseph's
cipate, and tickets can be purchas- Jahn, A. Makar, D. M. Khan and A Girls" "A" grado-1, True Lighted anly at the Race Course during R. Minu; Itunners-up, A. K. Sumad, Girls" College (49); 2, St. Paul's
ing
(28): 3, Fong Nam tho Meoting, Girls' College (14),
A. M. Rumjohn, S. M. Rumjahn and| Girls' College M. R. Abbos.
CRICKET
'Crla' "B" grade-1, True Light 1st. XI-Batting, M. P. Madar;; Girls' College (86); 2, Sau Nam Girls' College (19); 3, Chee Hang Girla S. A. Ismail,
Bowling, A. R. Minu; Ạ. H. Maður. College (11),
'By Order of the Stowards,
C. B. BROWN,
Pecretary. Hongkong, 4th May, 1940.
Colours. Andrews, Finch, Waters, Fotter, J. D. Cell and G. 9. P. Heywood. McPherson, Edwards, Hallstones, Cox,
Open Seals-G. L.. Eastgate beat G. B. Summers, Law, Hubbard, Evans, F. Heywood.
Howe, Dwyer, McLaren, Tredren, Club Fours.-1, Brewer's crew (N, J.
Doyle, Hammond, Davidson, Alkin- Moodle, J. Olsen, G. 1. P. Carey. I Brewer and H. Hopkins, co). Fat The game was efficiently umpired
Ente's crew (K. Nelson, J. Eager, G. Fau-
gett G. Eastgate, and A. G. Dalziel, cox) by Alcy, who allowed plenty of 3, N. D. Booker's crew (. Dunnett, L.
Ongstad, W. Corneck and J. C. McDouall, latitude but never allowed the game cox).
to get beyond him. Junior International Fours.—1,__England
IN, J. and N. D. Booker, G. J. P. Carey, - weßwan, C. McConnack, and A. G. Dal 1. E. Brewer and G. 9. P. Heywood, cox);
ziel, cox), Holland (stroked by Buls) was 2. Scotland (J, Dunnett, A. Mack, Gwird.
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