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Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
December
Pilgrim's Hockey Notes
12, 1940.
Umpires And Off-side Positions Random
Judgment Affected
By Angle Of
Sight
TOURNAMENT GAMES
Fine Form To
Khalsa Out-play Destroyers
Keeping Up With Players C. B. A. Show
A PLAYER who is in an off-side position only
The attacker who is off-side thoroby gains an unfair advan tage and should be penalised. The case with which one can
judge a player off-side depends
upon the position adopted in the field, and it is when the attack
Association League Table
Beat Nomads
one.
for
not have been out
Bosing
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Jottings
Short-comings Of Umpires And Players
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LAST SUNDAY was the He
second occasion when becomes off-side when he breaks the rule,
umpire appointed by the As- may not in any way interfore with or take part in
sociation failed to put in an Nomads 1 Khalsa 2 Destroyers 0 C.B.A. 6 a movement, and unless he does so he should not
appearance. However, the power of bo penalised. It is, however, within the
C.B.A.' display against the THOUGH KHALSA did not game was very satisfactorily the umpire to ponalise him if, even though the ball is some distance away, he considors that the Nomads at King's Park last secure more than two goals handled by the other official Sun lay proved that a succes against the Destroyers, they who sportingly offered to do player by his position is affecting the tactics orion of defeats does not make were never in any danger of both halves.
on the the losing to the sailors
On the other hand, I received positions of the defence or that he is gaining or is a side apathetic,
majority of the team showed Police Ground last Sunday.
The ground was hard and dry and a personal complaint from an likely to gain, advantage by not being on-side.
He generally will gain some advantage, as for in-quickness in thought and action
produce normal hockey on such an been to Lyemun on three occa- ing hockey. There were more stance, when he uses his off-side position to tackle a de.that is so essential to interest the Indians, though unable to re- umpire who states that he had
hand
scored celled and when no information fender who is about to stop the ball and who could than sufficient glimpses of the face, always had a lot in sions when the games were can-
real C.B.A. side to account for In the first half Khalsa
as the result of a break-whatever was given to him otherwise make an easy clearance.
their opponents by 8 goals to lonce
through at right inner, and they had jeither by the Hon. Secretary of The visitors were too strong for also much the better of the argu-the H.K.H.A. or by the secretary Ilie Nomads, and fully deserved their ments in play, such us it was.
There is yet a third complaint. feur-goal lead in the first half, the four-goal lead at the interval would of the Umpires' Association.
place, but scorers being F, Fowler (2), Smith Ravencroft in goal could not be Last Sunday at 10.30 a.m., the Police and Royal Engineers were to and Bickford.
but beaten,
at Sookunpoo Soon after the resumption, B.- Practically during the hole of the have ployed
in on the left wing, cut The following is the Hongkong Xavier
half Khalsa peppered the neither side turned up and spectators smartly to beat Dunne and Taylor
defence until half way who had gathered were thoroughly to reduce has got within the 25-yard area Hockey Association League table:
the deficit and this hap- end Gurbachan Sing sent disappointed. The same evening I pened
be Nomad's only goal. to_be
in a terrific drive from the edge of mentioned the incident to the secre- however, E. Fowler
playing the circle to bent Ravencroft for the tary of the Umpires Association and Fame
for. an inspired ward completed his hat trick with second time. the most spectacular goal of the match when he penetrated the op- posing defence in a brilliant solo
A Destroyers certainly adapted or the representatives of either team effort and registered with a scat
the fastest press that the match was postponed. flick shot. He found the net again, themselves to the fast pitch, and in could have at least informed the the Police had their Incidentally, of the Lieut. Wyld possessed In the elosing minutes
forward on the field. He would same.
have done better had his wingers Sports Meeting the same day and given him the needed support. Paul someone must have been in the know. These three incidents show gross 13 THE experience of T. Whitley and and Greenaway were a splendid pair
Dunne in the C.B.A. half-back of defenders, the latter breaking up slackness or bad co-operation on the line was of great value, and while several dangerous raids on the right part of the Umpires Association. that should they be willing to offer they held the fast Nomad forwards lank. The sailors have much im-These officials should bear in mind in check, they managed to keep their proved.
Khalsa presented a sturdy defence their services for the love of the own forwards on the attack.
Kishen Singh and Mohinder game, the work should be well done. Taylor and Ainslie were good and
at centre-half I do hope that the Umpires' Associa- bucks, the latter showing distinct Singh and Hastan promise and with more experience, worked hard. The forwards were tion will in future take a greater should develop into a very useful not an accurate with their shooting interest in their work.
though their combination and ap-.j player.
There was nothing wrong with the prouch work was good.
The accond umpire appointed by forwards, who ecmbined well. Bick-
the Association failed to appear, but the same
was excellently The Kowloon Chess Club held itsford, making his first appearance in annual dinner at the Peninsula Hotet the League at inside-left, somewhat
handled by Mr. J. T. K. Glichrist on his own. last night when Rev. G. E. 8. Upsdell, strengthened the
It was a bad day for the Nomads President, presented the prizes.
Colony
Championship-K. M. A. attack, as the visiting defence proved Barnett (winner), E. Zimmern trun- stubbom. P. Ruli, at centre, tried
hard to get through the C.B.A. de-was a hard-working pivot, but here ner-up).
Club Championship (senior).-K. Mfence but received little support from again he was badly let down by a
J. Heed very shaky last line of defenders. A. Burnett (winner), A. Kurrik. A. Y his inside colleagues. R.
(runners-up). Junior.-W. Bireukult
P. W.D. L. F. A. Pts
to
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1 17 11 10
10 0 8
10 1 6 2 0
that this position is most im- 5th A.A. "A". 6. 5 R. Engineers 4 portant.
One has to be in a position to nee Recrolo the edge of the circle and the goal Poilee "A" line, as a shot may be taken at any Chulso moment, and one must not be be- R. Signals tween any player and the ball po as Police "B", to deprive him of a clear flaid of Punjabs view.
C.B.A. No hard and fast rule for position-6th A.A. "B" ing can be laid down; it can only be Gunboats
is Nomads learnt from experiences, but it suggested that one should stond level 2nd M.T.B.'s with the attacking outside-right, and A.N. Other between him and the touchline when University the ball is, in the centre or on the Destroyers right wing.
SPORTS ADVT.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE THIRTEENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on BATURDAY, 14th December. 1940, commencing at 2.00 pm.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 Dim
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
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3 0 10 4.
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Chess Prizes Presented
20 2
Lee (winner), A. Fabel, (runner-up).
M.
Recreio Cricket XI's
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No One without a badge will be admitted-to-the Members' Enclosure.
Recrelo will hold Intra-Club Such must be worn throughout tie
when o duration of each Meeting in such a
cricket match DR: Saturday manner sa lo ba readily identified.
team comprising Volunteers will meet Badges admitting Non-Members to non-Volunteers at 2 n.m. Teams are
VolunteersA. V. Gosano (Captain); P. the Members Enclosure and Club
Gosaso. A. Remedios. Rorms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and G. NA SV. L. Gosano, JM, Corano, $3.00 for Ladies (both including Remedios, E, Noronha, B. T. Goiano,
the A. P. Pereira. J. C. Fonacco, tax) arc obtainable through
Non-Volunteers. L Golano SECRETARY upon the personal or tang, H. L. Orario, W. A Reed. ESL written application of a Momber, L. Soares. A. M. Prats, N. A. Beltrão, E. auch Member to be responsible for all A, IL Alves, II, A. Berros., J. A. Soares. visitors Introduard by him, and for A. A Lopes, A. II. Remedios. Payment of all Chits, etc.
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at centre
VALUABLE EXPERIENCE
nino.
FASTEST FORWARD
he knew nothing about the cancella- tlon!
With consideration to the public, LTHOUGH they failed to score, the Hon. Secretary of the H.K.H.A.
Soccer Interport With S'hai Possible During Chinese New Year
SEVERAL DONATIONS of a charitable nature were made by the Council of the Hongkong Football Association, at their monthly meeting yesterday held in the Association's offices in The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, If the ball is further away towards Bank of Canton Building. The meeting was prosided over by Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will
the left, yet between the outside close at 11.45 a.m.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club right and the goal line for if pie Mr. Wong Ka-tsun, and he was supported by Mr. C., A. Golden- House provided they are ordered in comes to the right winger he will borg (Secretary) and members of the Council. advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tal probably move towards the circle to take it and the umpire would then 21020).
be out of his way.
Soldiers and Sailors la Uniform aro admitted Half Price.
By Order,
Secretary
O. L, BROWN,
Hongkong, 9th December, 1940.
Particular Instance
January 1, a Chnese Team will
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AM glad to observe that Mr. J. T. K. Gilchrist had once again taken. to umpiring. Ho still plays for the Y.M.C.A, and A.N. Others' XI and his experi- ence as a player should serve. them in good stead
Another umpiring enthusiast la Mr. Tyas. To my knowledge he has umpired as many as three games in- one day, and enjoys it.
The Association at present lacks keen umpires and. I do hope that these offelals will keep up their good work.
THE University during the week-end did well to win. their first points in t League at the expense of a strong AN. Other XI.
The Others probably underesti mated the strength of the Under- graduates, and when the latter scored their only goal they hung crimly to Varsity has strengthened its team their lead to the very end.
since the last defeat.
醾
NORMAN Whitley well-known Club and C.B.A. left half, left hospital last Tuesday and has fully recovered from a slight attack of nfluenza.
are:-
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ground). 1030.
(Club
Khalsa
•
Chinese teams in the league and the Many will remember Pte. Rest of the League will be played at Courtney, lato of the Middlesex Caroline Hill in aid of the following PUBLIC, ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the
Regiment, who lost his eye eight Charitles:
Hongkong Rotary Club Canteen TOURNAMENT fixtures for in a very sad accident in Hong- Fund, Hongkong-Macau Relics Asso Publie Enclosure is $1.00 including
next Sunday, December 15, Tox, for all Persons, including
CASE which recently occurred,kong sometime back, A gift of elation and Chinese Youth Medical Ladles, and is payable at the Gate. A especially following a corner, 13 £25 was voted by the Council, Relief Association.
Police "A" v. University (Police Jan inside forward receiving a re-
bound from the goalkeeper's pads. which money was to be forward-play against the Rest of the Colony at
N. Other XI v. 8th A.A "B" If the umpire is in the right positiond to him by draft. He is Sookunpeo, proceeds to be divided
ground), 10.30 a.m. he can see at onco whether the for-present at $t. Dunstan's. between the B. W. O. F. and The
Police
V.
(Police ward is on-sido or not at the moment
11.45 a.m. Another grant of $100 was also made Bomber Fund. the shot is taken.
V. Gunboala (Marina Tie will find to many cases that to. the Queen Mary Hospital Christ-
ground), 4 p.m. the forward has advanced in anti-mas Tree fund, being $50 more than cipation of a shot and has got into the previous year's donation.
In connection with this fund, per- an off-side position.
The fact of the ball rebounding mission was granted for a Charity from the goalkeeper's pads does not match to be staged on the Hongkong put him on-gide if he had started to Football Club ground on the 16th go, forward when he was off-side, instant, between the Medical Depart- and the umpire should penalise him ment and the Health Department. before the shot has reached the goalkeeper.
ONLY
11
Shopping Days
To
CHRISTMAS
Interports
INTERNATIONAL
The following draw was made: Portugal v England, Kowloon Foot- ball Club ground, December 28, 1940. Scotland v China, Boundary Street ground, December 25, 1940.
Sing Too v Middlesex Club Ground, South China v Club Careline Hii Kwong Wah v Kowloon Boundary Street or Kowloon,
SHIELD DRAWS FOUR TEAMS in the Senior and nine teams in the Junior were SUBJECT to the final acceptance fortunate to receive byes into the A Wrong Impression from Shanghai regarding the Inter-second round of the Shield. The
port to be played during the Chinese following are the draws:
following Senior (To be played on February O not allow a player to think New Year Holidays, the D
ected to the Interport Sub-
1041) that he cannot be penalised were because he is over the touchline. Committee Messrs. C. Guimgam Bome outside forwards Uhlsk they Wailer H. Chen, R. M. Omer, J. are immune from penalty if they Skinner, J. Mackelvie, W. E, Hollands are beyund the touchline at the and Capt. A. W. Peni. moment the ball was hit up to Burma Football Association have wards them, and that they may accepted Hongkong's invitation to enter the round to meet it. The send a team here at the end of April, player in question is in an unfair provided they can manage to get position, so penalise him at once, away from their other games and This is merely an explanation of a their interport match with Maleve. point on which players have some- The Interport game against times been in doubt. A player who has been definitely fixer for April
1041.
Macau
To be played on February 2. 1941 8/12. Combined R. A. V. Eastern Sookunpoo ground.
Byes: St. Joseph's College, Royal Scola, Police and Navy. lor Shield: Junior To be arranged by the League Management Committee and to be
1 on off-side position when n shot 120. China Athletic Association (Played on/or before Feb., 1, 1941.
in La at goat la taken. is not put on-side by South the fact
the-ball has rebounded sought permission to play one match nasinat Manlia during February, from the gual post or cross bar,
that
As has just been sald, do not follow This was granted subiect to their be- defender if he goes into ing able to rotum to Hongkong before the third the other half, when, play, is in the tne second round of the Benior Shield, other umpire's 25 yard area or there-1.e. batore February 21, 1941. abouts. Remain at the centre Une Charity Matches, so as to see clearly the position of
attacking: forwards should a clear- ON the 22nd instant, two matches ante reach. them.
between two teams, representing the
Middlesex v R. A, 8. C. 30th RA. v R A. O. C. Royal Scots v Chinese Amateur Sports Club
R. E. v Kowloon
Kit Cheo v Sing Toe "A"
2nd M.T.B. v. 5th A.A. “B” ́(Navy
4 ground), p.m.
The following games have been postponed due to Volunteer camp:-
R.E. v. C.B.A.
Recreio v. Nomads. Destroyers v. Signols.
"Y" FIXTURES ANNOUNCED
The following European YMCA. activities are announced:
Thursday (to-day), Squash, 6 to 11 p.m.: Hockey, 3 and 4.30 pm; Swimming (water healed).
Friday-Badminton, 6 to 11: pin. Mixed Swimming, 6 and 7 p.m.
4.30' Saturday, Hockey
p.m. Swimming (water heated); Tennis.. Sunday p.m. Discussion Group; Tenala; Swimming (water heated),
Monday-Women's... War Work
West Lounge 0 a.m. to 12 noon;
Swimining (water heated) and Swimming Instruction,
Tuesday--American Tea, Women's Section West Lounge; Badminton: 6 to 11 p.m.; Mixed Swimming. 6 to 8 p.m..(water heated); Billards Match, 7.30 to 11 pm Women's War Work
Wednesday-Women's By: Sing T20 "B" International,19 to 12 noon, West Lounges, Swim South Chine, Eastern, Kwong Wangming (water heated) and Swinning
mimage of Tastruction; Chem 6 to 11 p.m. Pallos NIVARAM OTS
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