Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
December 9, 1940.
MONDAY MORNING
SING TAO
AVERT DEFEAT
COMMENTARY
WITH H. K. S. R. A. “A” Win K. O. Y. L. I. Polo Cup
LAST MINUTE GOALS WELL CLEARED!
Eastern Forwards Thrill Record Crowd: Defence In Great Form
(By "SCRAMBLER”)
IN A THRILLING oncounter before a record crowd for a local league game at Caroline Hill, yesterday, Eastern and Sing Tao played a drawn game It was a match of two goals all, each scoring in each half of the game.
where the defences were most to the fore, and Eastern had a lot to be thankful for, for if their rearguard had not come up to expectation towards the end of the game, Sing Tao would have snatchod a last minuto victory.
KWONG WAH OUT-PLAY CLUB
The game was fast and furious right from the start. Į Eastern got off to an early goal, for right after Cheung Ving-choi made two spectacular saves in quick succes- sion, one from a free kick taken by Hsu King-seng and the other from Hau Ching-tau from close quarter, Leé Tin-sang miskicked to allow V. K. Hyui to follow up to net from close in. Less than three minutes later Eastern increased their lead for from a foul against Lee Tin-science and skill, Kwong Wal sang, Hsu King-seng took the kick just outside the area for Hau Ching-tau to push the ball into the net from close
range,
IN CHARITY MATCH
IN a game that was devold of
obtained their irst full two points on Saturday at Boundary
Relieving pressure during the Kwong Wah-Hongkong F.C. Street Ground at the expense of First Divisional League socer game at Boundary Street on the Club by the odd goal in Saturday. The proceeds from this match were devoted to
Charity.--Ming Yuen. seven. The game was played }
Play thereafter developed into himself, he allowed Yim Sze-nam to under the distinguished patron- a defensive game for Sing Tao, put him off. Eastern inspired by
B
Lwo
FORWARDS v. DEFENCES
goul lead kept pegging away, On the whole a draw was and it was the magnificent goal keeping of Cheong Wing-choi fair reflection of the game, for that kept the score down. At during the first period it was dominated the this stage Hau Yung-sang and Eastern that Lee Tin-sang were doing great attack, and in the second, Sing Tao came back into the picture work also.
and gave their opponents a hot time.
chol saved on
nge of H. E. Major General A.
E. Grasett, the proceeds of
of The Hongkong Refugee & which were for the fund in aid Lawn Bowls Social Welfare Council,
Club
gave a
very
poor display. With the exception of Strange and Eardley in the defence and Fowler and Bickford in the forward line, the rest of the team did not come up to expectation. There was a com- lock of understanding
D)
the
St.
Society
Andrew's Beat St. George's
ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY recorded a win over St. George's Bowling Green Club on Saturday, Six rinks took part, and Society in the annual lawn bowls match played at the Kowloon the final scores were 153 shots to 96.
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Week-End Cricket Honours List
Batting
A REJUVENATED TEAM
It was the superb goal keeping of complete After the Interval, it was a re- Juvenated Sing Tao team that took Cheung Wing-choi that saved Sing among the players, and Odell in goal This was disappointing, being shaky un- the field, and had they swung the Tao from a heavier defent. ball around a little more they would keeper was way ahead of Lau Hin-der pressure and lacked confidence.
very fine perfor- rewarded with at least hon, and gave a
io DEFENCE DEMORALISED have been
wan, they persisted mance. The latter was inclined one goul. As
Kwong Wah's defence was in- in a series of short passing bouts hang on to the ball, and it was from that got them nowhere. On the other his throwing same away when press-clined to too much individualistic play, and the bustling methods of hand Eastern were inclined to take ed that the second goal was scored.
Eastern's pair of backs, Kong Sing-Fowler were somewhat demoralising matters easy, and indulged in two
king,
Yim Sze-nam, the latter a and
to them. Lee Kwok-kee gave many childish pranks, Hau Ching-tau
very steady new comer played
very polished display between being the chief offender.
play was very even, and Sing Tao game, their combination was better sticks, and the souls scored saainst had more of the ball than their thun Hau Yun-song and In Tin him were not his fault. In the for-i opponents, but passes often went sang. Hau Yung-sang did not appear ward line, Cheuk Shek-kam, Chin to be comfortable against the nippy Chi-fun and Wong King-chung was the defence to astray, and again it
Ing-Hau Ching-tau, perhaps it was due combined to a nicety, and there was Cheung Wing- that took the eyrat occasions by to Leung Wing-chiu giving thisways more danger from these three i his clever anticipations, and at the winger 100 much rope. With the when they got going.
Chin Chi-fun opened the scoring K. Y. Tam (University) other end, his opposite Lau Hin-hon exception of the miskick,
F. E. Lawrence sanit gave his usual performance, for Kwong Wah's account when he J. F. Lawrence (HK.C.C.)
The intermediate trio of Lau
dashed
put them ahead W. H. Colledge (CS.C.C.) Hsu King-aing and Ng Kee-
of the ballThis score was cheong were better than Leung Wing was waiting for the up-..Hong Choy (H. K. U chiu, Soong Ling-sing and Tsul Ah-soon levelled as from a corner kick K. R. West (H.M.S. Tomor)
*Not Out. pass by Six minutes from the end, Sing tai as a combination. There was Fowler headed in from Tao oblained their first goal, for more harmony and cohesion in their Bickford. Fowler scored a fine goal
Just before the interval. opposite trio, for after a series of attacks that had play than in the Eastern confined to a defensive hey had their work cut down to a
KWONG WAH IMPROVE game, a corner taken by Lau Tau- great degree by clever positionings man was cleverly headed into the and anticipations. Soong Ling-sing
After the lemon, Kwong Wali im- as an individual played as well as
whereas
badly Club fell net by Kwok Ying-kic.
this goal, Eastern were could be expected, and most of the proved Spurred
by
equalised
Ane with Elven a gruelling time, again work fell on his shoulders, for with away. After a short attack Cheuk after many attempts at goal Sing Tao Tsul Ah-fai as a complete failure as Shek-kam drew the equaliser, as after Lou Hin-wing half, and Leung Wing-chiu goal and immediately from the res hon effected an easy save from Lal inclined to playing as a second pivot, tart Lau Fook-chuen after evading Shut-wing, he threw the ball out to he had to shoulder their respon-two players passed the ball to Chin his men only to see Fung King-cheung sibilities. snapping it up to tap it into the
was also called upon to clear his charge. Several attempts at goal by the Sing Too's forwards-went-wild chang either through hefty kicking or too
much close passing.
and
right hand corner of the net. Prior
to this Lai Shui-wing had a glorious
VIRILE FORWARDS
Eastern's quintettes
Tin-
pronch
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Chl-fun who made no mistake about scoring. Still pegging away, Kwong Wah made matters ecrinin when of Chung Wong King-chung scored into an reduced the .at- charge. Fowler chance of scoring, but in steadying Yung-sum, Clicung Kam-hol, V. K. empty net after Odell had left his rears towards the end thus bring- ing off his "hat-trick".
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Kwok-kec, Chung Fal-lum, Leung Pak-wah; Lee Wah-chi, Cheung Kim-fol, Cheung Wing; Cheuk Shek-kam, Tin Yung-fat Chin Chi-tun, Lau Fook-chuen, Wong King-chung
Club: Odell, Strange, Eardley: Skinner, Upton, Gow: Gratton Scott, Fowler, Bickford, Hopkinson.
Bowling
Greatest marginal victory was that of Mr. B. Wylle, Scottish Chieftain, who beat L. C. F. Bellomy by 38-7.
Mr. J. McKelvie, Vice-President of the Kowloon B.G.C., welcomed the
H.K.S.R.A. “A” convincingly secured the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry polo cup when they beat the H.K.S.R.A. "B" by 12 goals to two in the Cup final at Boundary Street on Saturday.
His Excellency, Maj-Gen. A. E. Grasett was among the large crowd of spectators.
Lucky Cash Sweep Numbers At Macao
"A" dominated play from the commencement, and throughout maintained an excellent standard of play. Against such opposi-' tlon,. "B" strove hard but were unable to produce form capable of holding their opponents. In contrast 10 "A's" superb management of the ball, "B" Results of the cash sweeps for were, on occasions, surprisingly yesterday's meeting of the Macao poor. Jockey Club were:
Hace No. 1.
No. 05
$247.00
421 197
70,60 35.30
"A" team maintained their bril- Innce throughout the match. Not comfortably even when they were established did they relax. Six of their goals were scored by Lt. B. R.
Unplaced ponies ($7.80 each): Nos. Smith, who was remarkably accurato.
172, 423, 120, 230,
Itace No. 2.
**
No. 240
173 409
$239.50
74.10
37.10
Smith opened the scoring in the first chukker, and this was followed by one from Major W. Wilson. Major R. Penfold obtained possession from the throw-in and cantered down field and Annily to record the third Unplaced ponies ($20.00 each): Nos Smith following Penfold in a fine run 26, 212.
secured the fourth,
Race No. 3
17
No. 00
197 159
$291.10
03.10 41.00
LEAD REDUCED · CAPT. A. ATKINSON, who was, Unplaced ponies ($21.10 each): Nos, playing a great game for the losers, reduced the lead in the second chuk- ker, and at the beginning of the third notched another, but "A" were on the mark again and through Wilson and Penfold, four further goals
chalked up.
140, 4.
Bace No. 4.
No. 168
$204.40
58.40 222
20.20 101 Unplaced pony ($32.40) No. 435,
Face No. 5,
No. 18270
2
$8,074.43
2,470.40
1,230.20.
1224 4203 Unplaced ponies ($125.17 each): Nos. 21087, 10730, 13636, 1743, 0199, 22557, 11300, 18370, 10013, 13010, 6244.
Race No.. 6.
No. 75
21
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$204.00 83.00 17
42.00 140 Unplaced pony ($23.30) No. 117
Referees' Assn. Annual Dinner
were
Thus leading by alx clear goals In the anal chakker, Smith cams Into his own and tallied all four goals of that period for the winners. The teams were:
Fielden,
H.K.S.R.A. "A"-L Major R. Penfold. Major W. Wilson and Lt. R. B Smith,
H.KS.R.A. "B"Capt. H. Duncan, Major C. Fisher, Capt. J. Munto and Capt. A. Atkinson.
PRIZES PRESENTED Following the dome, the prizes. were distributed by Mr. W. T. Stan- ton who was thanked by Lt. Fielden.'
Subsidiary Cup
FIRST GAME of the afternoon
The Hongkong Football Referees WDA one between Middlesex Regiment Cup", and this was won deservedly on Saturday night at the Hotel Cecil by Fixed Defences by four goals to guests, and following the game, Mr. Association held their Annual dinner Fixed Defences for a "Subsidiary L. C. F. Bellamy congratulated the winners, Mr. Wylle replied, and A large attendance
which was presided over also thanked the ladies of both Societies who had taken care of the Hugh A. Beard.
ica arrangements ·
The scores were:
100* 100 72
40
40
14-10.
W. Houston, H. G Cooper. D. Munro, H. Duncan, lost to G E. F. Thompson, E. V Searle, D, W. Waterian, G. Sherriff,
present
by Mr. Dil.
In the course of his toast to the Hongkong Football Association, Mr. Minihan stressed the fact that at no time was a better harmonic relation- ship existing between them and the not
A. MacFarlane, I. M. Keown, J. Kemp Association than at present, and any
rumours which they hear are Coleman, J. McGowan
AAB. Holland. lost to 5. ty baselesa-but-groundless. After.
G. Asome (St. Joseph's), & for 45
Α.
J. Macaulay (D.B.S.), 7 for 14 E. Carey (Police), 5 for 23 Lockhurst (R.A.P.C.), 6 for 32 L. Remedios (Schools), 5 for 33 Brown (School), 5 for 35
G. Sousa (C.C.C.), 5 for 03
Cricket
Kowloon C. C. Easily Beat Army XI
Rakusen. 16-21.
W. L. Walker, Sir Atholl MacGregor, w.dinner entertainment was provided MacFarlane, B. Wylle, bent c.
P. S. Casaldy, S. i. Dodwell,brum, in the form, of a concert.
Bellamy. 38-1
F
W. S. Dall, R. Hain, R. G. Craig, J. Mekelvie, beat A. C. Tribule, F. Flipp-nce. J. G.
F. Goodwin, 31-11.
W. McLeod, J, S. Dianen, A. Hyde-Lay, 3. C. Chalmers. beat W. A. Cornell, Ward, B. D. Evans, J, Watson, 32-17.
W. Melrose, W. II. Bart! J. Fraser, J. C, Fender, beat R. P, Phil". 11. G. Wuling ton, J. C. Glil, A. J. Ital, 22-21.
SPORTS ADVT.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE THIRTEENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather. permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 14th December, 1940, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
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The First Bell will be rung at 1.30
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· IN AN ALL-DAY cricket match at the Kowloon Cricket Club, Army were beaten by the home side by seven wickets in a low scoring game. Army batted first, and following an Hyul, C. T. Tano and Hau Ching-tau early collapse, 3. Webb and A. Thropp duration of each Meeting in such a were always dangerous on the move, came together, and it was mainly manner as to be readily identified. and it would be hard to single out throne their efforts that even 92 was any of these five for praise. Hau reached. Ching-tnu once again with his op-
Badges admiting Non-Members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and
portunism scored a nice goni, and Steady contributions from Kow-$3.00 for Ladies (both including his speed and deceptive swerving loon's first four batsmen gave them tax) are obtainable through the had the defenders guessing time and victory.
ugain. Teno was another player that! Bowling honours were shared by worked hard and got his men to-F. R. Zimmern, 4 for 32, and E.
gether.
Curtis, 3 for 21. Scores were:
Army
Sing Tao's forwards were not very much at home in the first half, for they found the constant close alten- tion of the intermediate trio much to C. Logan, o R. C. Fincher, b 7. Zimmern
.F. Lawrence. 1.b.w, b'Lloyd their dislike, especially the watch THAT man, run out kept over their wizard, Fung King-Webb, & Rapley b Anderson
Thropp, not out cheung by the pivot Hsu King-sing.D. C. Grow. Curtis The inside trio did not strike up an J. R. Fielden. b Curtis when. Denyer, b. Zimmern
understandlag tili late, and
once they got started, their close que Zimmern
W. French, e Curtis b r. Zimmern.... passing bouts lost them much terri. Bailes, law. b Curtis tory. Passes, as was stated, to the wings often went wide. Lau Tau- man sent across many nice centres and on the whole played quite well, but the same could not be sold of Tang Kwong-sum.
Enstern: Lau Hin-hen: Kong Sing- king, Xim Sze-ham: Lau Thì chúng Isu King-sing, Ne Kee-cheong; thng
Yung-sum, Cheunst Kam-ho,
Extra
'Dowling Analysis
Zimmern
Llayd Anderson Curtis
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C. D. BROWN,
Secretary, Hongkong, 9th December, 1940.
V. K. Hyal, C. T. Tsao, Hou Ching D. J. N. Anderson, e Loman Targus 15 Itapley, N. D. Lloyd, S., A. Gray, and E.
init.
"Sing Tavi Cheonr Wing-chol; Hatt Yungesa e
D. Hung. e Thropp, b Fargue
7. Fincher, 1.5.w. b French
un N. A Mackay, not out
Wing-chi, Soong Ling-sing, Trul Ah-fai; Tang Kwong-sum, Lai Shuf wing. Fung King-cheung, Kwok Ying-klo, Lau Tau-man.
A. Zimmern not out
Exital tat
Three wickets for
P. 1. Zimatern, E. C. Fincher, W.
Curiik, did not but.
Dowling Analyzċi
M.
Fergus Thropp Finch flatearymus.
Denyer
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