Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
May 6, 1940.
MONDAY
MORNING
NAVY-EASTERN
Poor
Passing Spoils
Approach Work: Navy Defeated By 4-3
(By "Rox")
GAME
COMMENTARY
DISAPPOINTS
RECREIO "A" TROUNCE
CRAIGENGOWER
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C. B. A. Win Final Hockey Tournament
Six-a-side Matches Held At King's Park
The Royal Navy, conquerors of South China “A” and “B”, met the Eastern team, recently re- turned from a successful tour of the Philippines, in a disappointing display for two teams who have gained such renown in local soccer circles, at of the Hongkong hockey season,
THE FINAL TOURNAMENT
the Six-a-side tournament, was
Three Close Matches Feature League's Opening Programme
CRAIGENGOWER sustained their greatest beating Causeway Bay ground yesterday, and lost three won by the Central British Asso-in years when they lost to the Club de Recreio "A" in the goals to four. Two of Shanghai's "star" players ciation at King's Park yesterday, First Division of the Lawn Bowls League on Saturday by were seen in action. N. Z. Leo, Lido and Shang-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 hai centre-half, at loft-back and C. T. Tsao, Lido final.
Twelve teams took part in the largest-Kowloon Football Club totalled 84 shots against and Shanghai left-wing, at inside-left.
competition, and four grounds--the the Indian R.C. in the Third Division, but won by a smaller CBA, the Y.M.C.A., the Navy and the Reerelo grounds were gecupied, margin.
C.B.A. A defeated Submarines A. Queen's College, Kowloon Indinn
Eastern 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
scen.
Tennis Club, and Middlesex A 10. reach the nal, and the Kumnons A beat Nomads A, Royal Corps of Signals A. Royal Engineers A, and
Robinson gave
A sparkling seen, being continually robbed of the exhibition at goal despite the ball, while Lee Tuck-kee was never Royal Scots A.
seen as a lender, four goal deficit. He displayed keen anticipation and remarka-
false
NAVY OPEN SCORE
D
THE FINAL:
both
THE FINAL, on the Navy ground blo agility to save point-blank MINUTES from the whistle a nice was fult of excitement, and the nigh angled shots in fine style.
movement by O'Regan and drizzie fell it was Novy's defence was at most times Thoburn saw the latter test Lau with progress did not make play easier for point-blank shot which wasse players, due to the slippery excellent. There were times, how-", ever, when they were invelgled into cleverly saved. Lackadaisical play ground. G. H. Fowler scored
the C.B.A. positioning. Roughly, by his predominated, and much construc- Roals for
In the quarter-finals, Middlesex A amazing speed, was able to rectify his tive work was spoiled on either side!
beat Middlesex B, Central British mistakes, while Honiwell was not so by lazy passes.
Association A bent the K.I.T.C. fortunate.
After fome pressure by Navy Royal Scola A bent 30th. Battery, and Honeywell was the beat half, de-Hendy received from O'Regan
to Kumuona
A bent Royal Engineers A. fence and attack, in the first half tumble his way past N. Z. Lee and
In the semi-finals, C.B.A. A beat and Rep Eastern's left flank well best Lau at close range.
From this
Kumaons bent covered. In the second he allowed reverse, Eastern made great effort, Middlesex A, and
Royal Scots A. Biera tan inuch scope in his anxiety to wake from their lethargy, but it
The following were the last eight concentrate solely on his for was.not till the close of the first half
teams: that Cheung caused Robinson, to go full length to partially save his shot, HENDY HARDEST WORKER
the ball striking the upright and be- EPAGE was the best forward oning deflected inwards.
to
wards,
view in the first half. In the Hendy led a determined Navy raid econdl, with O'Regan, they pierced on Eastern area, and culminated a the stolid defence of Eastern to give the piece of dribbling to beat Lau
| Blechon, Pis. Coomer.
Kentucky Derby Upset
CHURCHILL DOWNS, Louisville, May 4 (UP).—In the greatest upset
Three close games were plny- ed. In the Firat 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. bent the Police R.C. by two shots, and in the Third Division, Craigengower overcame the Kowloon B.G.C. by five shots. Sixes were recorded by G. C. Moss (Kowloon C.C.).
J. E. Noronha
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 enthusiastically. The L.T.A. has, in fact, banned all open events.
Led by Lord Aberdare, chairman of the National Fitness Committee, the Queen's Club offelals were planning to hold their annual grass court open tournament not only to balance their books a feat that can be 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 leading 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.
The teams were even, and the score concluded 8.8
to 7-8.
in the history of the race and before (Rerein "B"), C. G. Silva (Recreio Rowing Regatta a crowd of 90,009, the largest to w "A"), A. R. Minu (Indian R.C.), L. Jess & horse race in the United States, A. Collyer (Civil Service C.C.), T. Carr (Kowloon C.C.). T. Gallahadion won the Kentucky Derby Smalley (Kowloon F.C.), B. D. Evans here to-day.
(Kowloon F.C.), and K. C. Hamilton a(Kowloon B.G.C.).
The results were:
Bimelech, the favourite," was second, a lengtli belind, and Dit was | Wilrd.
Sirocco,
G.
The comparative smallness of the football ground was against the game, but though the open- ing minutes saw some ragged play, the players soon adapted
Eastgate themselves to the circumstances
Wins Open
Sculls
and the closing stages brought forth an excellent demonstration of the game.
The main feature of the game is High the spectacular pass-kleking, marking-when players leap high in-
FIRST DIVISION Club de Recrelo "A" bent Craigen- There were eight starters, the gower C.C. 78-44 at King's Park. C.B.A. “A”—V, C. Bond; T. §. D. Whit- others being Mioland, les, N, B. M. Whitley: 9. A. Fowler, G. Roman, Royal Man and Pictor.
Kowloon Bowling Green Club beat the Kowloon C.C. 78-63
to the air to collect these pass-kicks Fowler, M. Dunne,
the 021 Kumaons AmGussein
The first prize was U.S. $00,000, former green. Singh: Kishen Singh, Krishina Singh; Lall Singh, Nerain and the
THE FINALS of the Royal Hong--were more successful as the game winner paid its backers
Tricky runs down the Singh, Partaub Singh.
procceded. $72.40, $13.80
The Clyll Service C.C. beat the kong Yacht Club's rowing' regatta $4.80.-United and Middlesex A-Pto, Stickley: Sgt. Crow-
Indian R.C. 07-03 at Happy Valley. were held at Deep Water Bay on cd-similar to those in rugby-and ley. Pie. Tearson: Pte. Jackson, Pte. frees.
Recreio "B" beat the Hongkong Saturday, and though the weather very fine punts were other highlights Royal Scots Major Farland; and- Reuter says Gallahadlon won by F.C. 71-33 at King's Park.
was rather against, interest was high of the game. then some anxious moments. Hendy with a nice hook shot. Eastern drew master Jordán, Capt. Douglasa: CPL two lengths, while inches separated
HEAVIER TEAM Kowloon Docks R.C. bent the Pollee and competition keen. The final of was the hardest worker throughout level after many minutes. Hau drew Devereux. Cal theo: Kulwant Singh, second and third. The betting was 50-57 at Hunghom.
THE WHITE TEAM, which won the the Open Scails brought surprise. the match and fully deserved his Nichols and passed him to send
Darh Singh: Pyara Singh, Mohinder Gallühadion 25/1, Bimelech 1/2, and
SECOND DIVISION.
G.S.P. Heywood, former holder of encounter, was the heavier, if not the two goals.
long lob to Tao, Tsao trapped, Singh. C. Pinto.
Dit 6/1. Lay Hin-hon 'appeared
Middlesex D.-L/Cpl. Painting: Sgt. Ure, pre- eluded Hontwell to give
to give the ball to
the Challenge Cup, was beaten over foster, was stronger in its kicking
and surer the half-mile by G. Easigate.
in high marking. Richard- necupled and was not his usual safe Hau for the latter to run in and bent et Waldren; Edms, John, Bdms. llymas
Pic. Marable,
During
punts were outstanding day, G. S. P. Heywood son's lon self.
Robinson with a nice rising shot.
Royal Engineern A-Spc, Henib; Sgt.
coxed two winning boats and G. G. and Glendenning and Nicholson were N. Z. Lee, playing in att 1/11- Eastern continued their
Crosion, L/Cpl. Shaw; Sgt. Denyer, 1/8ït. Homburg. Cpl. Taylor.
S. Thompson and Hopkins one each way ahead of most of the others in accustomed position, was not seen and Hau again broke through to
34th Battery-Murad Khan; Chanchal
After the Regatta a most enjoyable robust but clever play. Besler pull- at his best, but will: Chong Ying pass to Hau. Darky Lee received singh, Joginder Singh: Solian Singh, Chola
down Torne Ano marks and dinner dance was held at Repulsed kiren managed to present n difcult Hau's centre to beat Robinson with Singh, Dardhan Singh, obstacle for Navy. Cheng was the
pressure
a well placed shot. Eastern were
Cpl. Hitchcock.
better of the two, clearing strongly seen at their best at this period. St. Andrew's Tourney
Navy players.
Home Rugger
?
Talkoo R.C, beat Craigengower |72-54 at Happy Valley.
The Kowloon B.G.C. beat Kowloon Tong 64-40 at Kowloon Tong.
Kowloon C.C, beat the Civil Service CC. 60-45 at King's Pack.
THIRD DIVISION Kowloon F.C. beat the Indian R.C. B4-57 at Chatham Road.
Craigengower brat the Kowloon
POSTPONED GAMES
the
Grasset presented the prizes Bay Hotel during which Mrs. A. E. Macfarlan gave a very neat, speedy won "xhibition. Oxworth kicked a couple of good goals and Sullivan was also during the season.
proininent.
Teams were:
Whites-Crowie, MeLuggan, Rich- ardson, Sullivan,' Ferrari, Loats,
London, May 5. Results of the rugby matches play- ed yesterday were:"" HRU King-sing was the best half Tsao and Hau combined well, and
Yorkshire League-Bradford 33, Hall- Four teams participated in the Stax Castleford 13. Huddersfield : B.G.C. 66-51 at Kowloon. on view. He vaulted, dribbled and with Cheung, made rings round forced his way through Navy do-
Andrew's seven-n-side tourney on Dewsbury 13, Featherstone 18; fiull Kings. fence to set his forwards on a clear ► In one af Navy's ralds. Cheng was Saturday at King's Park, and result-ton 30 York 10: Hunslet 20. Wakefield
-Lancashire-League-Liverpool-0.-Widnes The following matches-were-past-ter. J. B. Colis and B. Nelson, White, Glendenning, Spicer, Kerley, path goalwards. Ng Chi-talang and pulled up for a foul on Hendy, and in a win for the team captained Rochdale 14, Warrington 1: St. Helen's poned: Lo Wal-kuen lent him excellent Roughly made no mistake with the by Miss Jessic Wong, who bent Mrs. 12. Oldham of Wear Downies a
Diss team by a solitary goal. Several support, Ng being the better com-shot taken at the spot. bination of skill and power.
Eastern drew ahead soon after players did not arrive, and as a result Cheung Kom-bol was, the best) through Hau, who was the tallend the four teams of six-a-side took the 14: Beldgend 10, Neath 17. Newport/loon F.C.; Hongkong C.C. v. Club de Dalziel, T, Swan, J. Moodle, 3. McDoual Hogg. Nicholson, Vivian, Macfarlan, forward, and executed many of the of a nice movement by Cheung and
feld. moves which enabled Eastern to gain
Chung Chung's centre was fisted their victory. T. C. Teao and Hau out by Robinson for Hau to obtain Ching-to formed the most dangerous possession and shoot left flanit, and showed excellent before he could get back into his post Robinson understanding of each other's play Chung Yung-cum was hardly ever
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, 1840, commencing at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday, and at 12.30 p.m. on Monday.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. on the First Day and at 12.00 NOON on the Second Day. The Tin 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.
No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.
Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00 per day for Gentle- men and $3.00 per day for Ladies (both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon
the personal or written application of a Member, auch Member to be respon- able for all visitors introduced by him, and for Payment of all Chito,
etc.
The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, Exchange Bullding, (Tel. 27794) will close at 11.45 s.m. on the First Day and at 10.45 am on the Second Day. Tifins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel 21020).
PUBLIO ENCLOSURE
out.
Results: Wong's team by a goal.
Miss J. Wong's team beat Ming F.
Mrs. Bliss' team beat Miss Reid's team by a goal.
Miss J. Wong's team beat Mrs. The team were: Eastern-Lau Hin-hon; Cheng Ying-Bliss' team by a gonl. kuen, N. Z. Lee: Lo Wai-kuen, Hsu King. song, Ng Chi-laang: Chung Yung-sum,
Cheung Kam-hol, Dorky Lee, C. T. Tsao and Hau Ching-te.
Royal Navy Robinson, Roughly, Heal- well; Honeywell. Nichols, Britt: Philppens. LePage. Hendy, Thoburn and O'Regan.
CINCINNATI BEAT NEW YORK GIANTS
INDIAN R.C. ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING
THE NINTH annual athletic meet-
Second Division-Police v. Kow- Rugby Union-Aberavan
Pontyride 12. Recrelo, Cardin 13.
Third Division.-Hongkong Electric Hongkong C.C.; Y. Friendly1930 Australian Tourists 21:R.C.
Prison 1040 Probable Tourists 23-Reuter,
jomcers v. Hongkong F.C.
WOMEN'S NATIONAL RECORDS BROKEN
THE FINAL DAY of the All-Schools and Open Athletic Mect at Caroline Hill on Saturday saw the breaking of two women's China National records in the ing of the Indian Recreation Club 50 metres and Throwing the Baseball. Miss Ip Kam- was held at Sookunpoo yesterday chen, of True Light Girls College, clocked 6.7 seconds for and a great keenness was predomin the 50 metres, and Miss Ma Mok-kit threw the baseball ant throughout the events, which NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuter) were mainly novelty races.
54.50 metress. The previous records were 6.8 seconds, The Cincinnati Reds nosed out the
The 100 yards championship was and 54.45 metres respectively. New York Glants by 3-2 in the won by K. Singh, closely, followed National Baseball League to-day. by A. R. Markar, The complete results were:
NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York Cincinnall
Philadelphia Chicago Boston Pittsburgh wo
R. H. E.
2 7
3
7
0
11
11
11
4
3
At the conclusion of the meet, the D. H. Taylor, of the Police, prizes were distributed by Mrs. R. Won his triple in the Open
Nazarin.
events, gaining first place in the SPORT ADVTS.
Winners of the various tennis and javelin throw, having already 2 bowls tournaments and the cricket won the discus throw and the.
averages for the year were:
TENNIS
shot putt.
Miss June Hall, too, secured her Singles champlonship. -H. D. third victory, winning the 50 metres .0 - Rumjahn; Runner-up, A. R. Kitchell, dash-having already won the 200
Doubles Championship.-S. A. and 100 metres events, Rumjahn and U, A. Rumjohn; Run- At the conclusion of the meet, Mr. (Fletcher homered for the Pirates). ners-up, A. Rohmin and I. Kitchell, Ngan Shing-kwon, Persident of the
D 12 0
0
4
Brooklyn *St. Louis
(Mize und Padgett homered for the Cardinals).
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland Boston
0 13 0
0
11 10
(Koltner homered for the Indians). Chicano Philadelphia
(MéNair homered for the White Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, Sox, and Hayes for the Athletles),
The price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $100 including
and is payablo at the Gate. Soldiers
and Sallors in Uniform sro admitted
Half Price.
Junior Singles.-I. Kitchell; Run-South China Athletic Association, ner-up, M. 1. Razack.
presented the prizes.
Handicap Singles.-U. A. Rumjahn;} Runner-up, D. M. A. Razack.
Handicap Doubira.-S. A, R. Bux and S. Yusuf; Runners-up, T. All and F. A. Curreem.
LAWN BOWLS
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE TO MEMBERS
FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING, GREEN ISLAND HANDICAP
4
2nd Day-Monday, 13th May FINAL TEAm standinGS
In view of the number of Following were the final standings entries received for the above, it of the various schools:
kas boon decided to divide the Boya "A" grade-1, Lam Nam College (02 points); 2. La Salle Caraco Into three sections.
lege
M.
Singles Championship.-D. Khan; Runner-up, A. R. Minu.
Pairs Championship.A. Bakar and S. M. Rumjohn; Runners-up, C. Shipp and D. M. Khan.
(29);
The third section will bo race 3. Wah Yan College (201, Boya "B" grade-1, Wah Yan Col-No. 11 and run at 6.30 p.m. Jege (52): 2, Pul Ying College (20); A cash sweep, tickets $5 each, 3, Industrial School (4)
Boya' "C" grade, Pul Ying Col-will be held on this race but "All lego (39); 2. Lim Ying College (7); through" chances will not parti- Rinks ChampionshipA, H. Rum-3, St. Joseph's College (5).
cipate, and tickets can be purchas- Jahn, A. Makar, D. M. Khan and A.
R. Minu: Runners-up, A. K. Sufiad, Girls College (49); 2, St. Paul's the Meeting.
Girls' "A" grade-1, True Lighted only at the Race Course during A. M. Rumjahn, S, M, Rumjahn and Girls' College (28): 3, Fong Nam)
M. R. Abbas...
Detroit
0 12 0
New York
4 0 *
By Onler,
O. 13, KROWN,
Secretary. Hongkong, 0th May, 1940.
CRICKET
St. Louls ............... Washington.****
S. A. Ismail.
(Caso homered for the Senators).
Girls' College (14),
Girls' "B" grade-1, True Light 1st XI-Batting, M. P. Madar; Girls' College (30); 2, Sou Nam Girls' Collego (19); 3, Cheo Hang Girls' Bowling, A. R. Minu; A. II. Madar. College (11).
By Order of the Stawards,
C. B. BROWN,
Hongkong, 4th May, 1940,
Secretary,
THE RESULTS Following were the resulta: International Pairs-England (3. 8. Cor
Heywood, cox) beat Australia (K. Eastgate and A. G. Dolzlet, cox),
Bester, Johnson, Oxworth, Walker, International Fours.-Scotland (A. O. and G. G. Stopant-Thompson, cox) beat Davidson (19), Gravelly (20). England (B. S. Carter, Thompson. 3. Potter, F. D. Colis and G. 8. P, Heywood. McPherson,
Calours. Andrews, Finch. Waters, Edwards. Hailstones, Cox.
Open Sculla.-G. L. Eastgala beat G. S. Summers, Law, Hubbard, Evans, P. Heywood.
Howe, Dwyer, MeLoren, Tredren, Club Fours-1. Brewer's crew Moodie. J. Olsen, G. J. P. Carey, 11 Doyle, Hammond, Davidson, Atkin- Brewer and It. F. Hopkins, cox); 2, East son. ento's crew (K, Nelson, J. Enger, G. Pad- The game was efficiently umpired gett, G. Enstgale, and A. G. Dalziel, cox) by Aley, who allowed plenty of 5. N. D. Looker's crew (J, Dunneft. L. Ongstad, W. Corneck and J. C. McDouail, Intitude but never allowed the game
to get beyond him. Junior International Fours---1, England [N. J. and N. D. Booker, G. J. P. Carey, won. C_McCormacle and A. G. Pal- 1. E. Brewer and G. 8. P. Heywood, cox: ziel, cox). Holland (stroked by Dul) was 2. Scolland (J Dunnett, A. Mack, C. third.,
cox).
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