Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
March 20, 1941.
66 Pilgrim's
Hockey
Notes
South China Take League
Most Important Position Honours For Third Year
Centre-halves May Make
Make Or Break A Team's Combination
Two Fundamental Duties
THE TWO CHIEF DUTIES of a contre-half
are to mark the opposing centre-forward closely, and, in attack, to follow up his own forwards and keep them well fed with passes.
"Nothing that has happened in hockey during the last twenty years has done anything to minimise the import- ance of these two rulės. If he fails in either, the whole side is liable to go to pieces; hence the tremendous res- ponsibility that rests on him and makes his the most im portant position on the field.
Either of these duties alone! would not be diflicult to perform, but the execution and combina- tion of hath makes play in this .position a fascinating problem,
in fact an ari.
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always alm should between the opposing centre-for- ward and the ball-this is much raster than trying to take it off
him.
If the centre-forward wanders out on to the wing, it is quite safe to
With a task of this magnitude, it leave him for he will have to come is clear that player in this position back to the centre before he can be must be one of rather exceptional come dangerous,
KAT! in certain directions; chiefly, perlap, in the use of his stick.
Sphere Of Activity
Small Units Sports
Sgt Manfield Runs
ran
220 Yards In 22 Seconds
Quadrangular Tourney
British Army Defeat Indian Army
3-1 At Shumshuipo
AFTER A FAST and most interesting match, the British Army defeated the Indian Army 3-1 at Shum- shuipo on Tuesday last in one of the best games played in the Tournament this season.
The Indians began in great}
A BRILLIANT SPRINT over 220] yards (though the distanco was later found to be two yards short) style and for fully ten minutes Tournament Tennis by Sergeant Manfield (R.A.F.)-was showed a marked superiority in the outstanding feature of the Small all departments. But Lofty Units Athletic meeting held on the Dove, in goal for the Britishers, Army ground, Gascoigne Road,rose to the occasion with some yesterday. His tho was 22 sceS†
well-timed clearances. dcast.
He should be master of all strokes forwards inter-change positions be should be able to hit accurately in approaching your circle, it is and quickly to either left or right always best to mark the man op- for from the forwards' point View
of it is a matter of inches that makes pusite you in your position, and four runners was won by Middlesex Middlesex In a thrilling all the difference; he should be mas-allow the full back to meet the at-A from ter of the flick shot; be able to inter-tack If it comes from the inside posi- finish. La Salle College coming fourth
to Middlesex B. ***tions.
-Results: cept short range passes on either rie, and be able to get rid of the ball to advantage whenever he feels it on the end of his stick.
He should never be robbed of the hall.
Needles To Despair
It is clear then that the centre- half's sphere of activity is limited | to strip in the middle of the feld, and if he does not stray out- side this zane he should be able to be both up and back when the
occasion arises.
Results
300 Yarcta Sprint.---
In as many minutes, however, the i British Army took up the offensive and from free hit Just outside the circle, Croston scored with a ferri- fle drive.
shot.
Ho Ka-lau Defeated
Brilliant Forwards Gain Deserved 4-2 Victory Over Police
(By "SCRAMBLER"}
EASTERN BADE FAREWELL to their Senior League aspirations yesterday at Caroline Hill when South China in their final loague game of the sea- son inflicted a decisive win by four goals to two over Police, thereby becoming the 1940/41 league Champions, and incidentally completing their "hat-trick."
Although beaten, the Police played a very fine game, especially in the first half, when they more than held their own. The score at this period was nil, and it was only in the second period of the game that they sue
By K. H. Yip cumbed to superior tactical play. On the whole, South
China gave a more polished display, and thoroughly de- served the honours.
K. II. YIF, tennis champion of the South China A.A., produced what to some was the first surprise
The whole of the South China |hon's charge. Both wingers put in of the Colony tennis championships when he eliminated to Ka-lau 6-1. team came up to scratch, and their share of work, and Gordon was 6-1 in the matches at the Hong- each player pulled his weight at not himself in the second half when kong Cricket Club yesterday.
he took the field, the jar he received the right moment. There was in a collision with Tse Kam-hung in Yip's courtcraft and steady (C-
The Play
With the exception of the first few
Object of the meeting was to select a team to represent the Combined Small Units in the longkong Arca champlonships, and in this several ne athletes have been discovered. Set Mandeld also covered the 100
Following this, Shaw and Hitchcock yards in 10.4 seca, while Sig. Lewis were seen in a pretty movement, the
the mile in 5 mins 25 secs, and wen the 3 miles in 18 mins 20 secs. latter sending Sheehan through to in- In the field, Sig. Bennett won the crease the lead with a nice cross- high jump at 5 ft 1 in and took first? The British Army were two goals place in the discus throw with 78 ahead at the interval. They hind 11% ins.
The invitation mile team reiny for much the better of the play in this Stirney that gained him his Club hardly a weak link in their line the Arst half was evidently having
in were much evidence up, and though Lee Wai-tong effects on him. There was not half, and their speed and excellent honours
not given
much the same en-ordination in their at very understanding gave the Indians many yesterday. He is a player who gives was
tuck as was evidenced in the Chinese. a long way in the of going a promise of
scope, he made openings. tournament. anxious muments.
Paul Kong, veteran Davis Cup galore for his forwards. The Accident
player, showed he has lost little of wingers made excellent use of Sgt Manield, TER the change of ends, no un- his oki style when, partnered with their speed, and winged across
fortunate accident occurred. Fung Yee-pul, he beat F. 11. Kwok beautiful passes, and the goals of the game, South China were not very much superior to their IRA.F.) 2. S/Sgt Emberson (I.A.O.C.); Hitchcock, who was playing brilliant-and T. E. Ling in two straight sets.
were primarily from
opponents. The Kame was very 3. Dvr Brown (1.AS.C. Tine 10.4 tees.
High Jump-1. Sig. Dennett (Signals); ly at centre-forward, received a nasty is volleying was particularly fine scored
passes by Len Shek-yau.
evenly contested in the first half 2, Sgt Fit RA.O.C.). Height 5 ft 1. m. crack on the hund which necessitated to watch.
most George Chea, one of the
The Insidemen. Clian Tak-fat and with both defences standing out. By Yards.-1, LAC Moulton (RAF) his changing places with Singleton Go
promising of the younger players but Chow Man-chi were seen to excellent Tom Kwan-hon saved nicely from Cpl Falmer (RAF). Putting the Weight.-1. Sgt Bedford on the left wing.
their foraging, and Moss and Tsang Wing had no difficul signals); 2 Cor falck an43).
who has been absent from the courts advantage in
return in between the two of them they bagged ty in clearing Chow Man-chl's weak Cant Belina (Yorka and Lanes). Distance
for some time, made n
V. Remedios, the four goals. Chan Tak-fat being attempt at goal. Lee Wai-tong when 35 ( 1
partnership with A. 20 Yards Sprint-1, Set Manileld
and easily accounted for A. H. in great opportunist, whereas Chow well placed raced through only to ..(B.A.F.); 2. Dvr Brown IRA.S.C.): 3, Capt Belton (Yorks and Lanes). The 22
turris and H. J. Armstrong in two Man-chi was a great schemer and stumble on the bail. straight sets. Beck.
With goalless score sheet, South Hummer Throw-1, Sat PHL IRA.O.C.:
China took up the attack in the Dass by Lee South China's defence were al- second period, and n ways on top. and with the excen- Shek-yau was accepted by Chan tion of the first half, they had the Tak-fai, and although worried by mastery over the bustling Police three Pollee defenders, he was able forwards. The Intermediate trio to place the ball into the corner of were sound and combined well the net with Tsong Wing unsighted. with their front men, Lam Tak
This goal put new vigour into po's role of ploited to good advantage. The South China's attack and they kept pair of backs were always steady up pressure. Chan Tak-fal again through off went and cleared in grand style, there scored when he being
very little to choose between a pasa from Lee Shick-you. The Police the two.
were on the defensive during this Both goal-keepers were in the pic-period, and only the sterling work ture with many timely saves, and put in by their defenders staved
roring. However, Chow Tam Kwan-hon earlier in the game further turned Moss' scorcher for a corner. Man-chi was sent away on the left Tsang Wing held his own between and his parting shot was held by the sticks, and the goals scored were Tsang Wing; the referee ruled that the ball had passed the line and not to his discredit."
awarded a further goal to South China,
It is, of course, necessary to have S sonda a lot, and too ideals an understanding with the full-backs tie, but there is no need for whom he will frequently expect to youngsters to ever despair of reach-advance to meet and attack while he, ing this state of effetency, for it is himself, is dropping back. surprising how quickly improvement
is made when constant practice isi Defence Of The Circle
possible.
He was a passenger for the rest of the game, and it was discovered later that two bones in his left hand were fractured. Due to these changes, the Indian Army had more of the game ter- forwards lacked thrust, and promis-
movements seldom looked dan-beat F. I. Pak Kong and Funit Yee-put G. Choa and A. V. Remedios beat A. H. In a breakaway, however, Cros Harris and 11. J. Armstrong 6-2; 4-1. D. the and I. Agafuroft beat Pang Ol-lam and ton scored the best goal of
Lee Kamining 6-2; 0-0. D. O'M. Deane
For slick practice, one might TN defence, near the circle, there. Si, tunnell (Signals): 3. Sig. Topurritorially, but the finishing of their
firid
R useful to run with two balls,
ing or any fancy play.
even
in the
IN
will have to be a considerable amount of elasticity in these rules
willingness on the part of all to
an unexpected gap.
1Signals). Distance 77 ft 7 in.
One Mile,-1, Sig. Lewis (Signals); 2 L.AC. Moulton (R.A.F.): 3. Sig. Lithauer (Sanals), Tinie nina 23 secs,
Long Jump.--1, Cpl Morgan (R.A.S.C.): 2, St Matileld RAF.). Distance 1a fi 101 Ing.
gerous.
Results were: Singles.-K. II. Yip beat Ho Ka-lau 6-1,
Paul
match from most difficult angle and A. T. Low received a walk-over from to increase the British lead to 3-0. W. J. Howard and A. Kitchell.
Clab HandleapT. C. Maneghan brat Then the Indian Army pulled out. Wynter-Blyth 0-3; 6-3,
swerving right and left but always keeping them under control. This gives confidence, but proficiency of stickwork should never encourage In cleaving from his own circle, a
Javelin Throw-1, Capt Belton (Yarks a centre-half to Indulge in dribbl-pivot will usually hit to one of his and Lance) Set Bedford (Sicenik); 3,
own inside forwards, and if these Set Pitt (AO.C.). Distance 127 ft 3 in A second requirement of a centre are ready, defence can always be
Invitation One Mile Relay (880, 221, 1220 and 4401-1, Middlesex "A" (llenther, ball is strusina. It is by no means quickly turned into attack.
Metiraty. Matthews and Goddard): 2 impossible for him,
Pacey. Britis In these days of close marking, a Liddlesex "C" (obson, fastest of ganes, iu krep up win the/long pass to the wings is a very rare and Dickins); 3, Middlesex "D" (Cox, they had most of the game' forwards or dart back into defence, achievement, and so should be tried Scien, Williams and Gondale): 4 La Salle
College. Time 4 mina, 3 8/10 recs. -provided he knows what he should whenever the opportunity arises, for Discus Throw-1, Sig. Bennett (Signala); de and what he should leave to even if it is intercepted, it serves to 2. Set Pitt (R.A.OC); Set Bedford others. If he is uncertain in the use krep the opposing wing half out of nie) Distance 79 ft 1124 Ins
Tires Miles.-1. Stg. Lewis Siguats); of his stick and fails in interception, the way of your own inside-forwarls.L.A.C. Moulton (RAF); 5. 9t
if the same is true of the wing-
Lithauer (Signals), Time 10 mina 20 secs. halves, then the running about is tremendously increased, and becomes almost impossible.
or
1
His movements and positioning make an interesting study, but prae-
Important Maxims
THERE is, however, one uecasion
when a pass to a wing forward
is both chay and effective; it is when
a little better pace, and although they were apt to starve their right wing,
from
then and onwards. With no letting up, with the Britishers on the defensive. Amanat Alt eventually reduced the deficit with a fine hard shot.
Badminton Walk-Over
Kowloon Tong received n walk over from Police in the B Division of the Badminton League lust night when the visitors fnffed to deld a team.
حمد
Individuals
CHAW, inside-left, gave an excel-
lent display of Inside forward:
Inside-right, L.T. A. Meeting y Sheehan,
con-line, while the team as a whole gave The annual meeting of the Lawn Stantly found his way through the a very fine display. reais Association, will take place at defence,
proved extremely In Fuqir Mohamed, the Indian most dangerous for- brilliant half-back ward on the leld,
brillant stickwork by being too sci-
anil
worried the Police defence not # little.
third back was ex-
Sound Defence
Thereafter South China Blackened
fice and experience will result in there is congestion near the oppos- the Hongkong Cricket Club on March elusive. Crowley, Croston and Wal-Army had the but he often spent suund, but were overworked in the up, and after Chan Tak-fal- scored
efficiency.
Guiding Principles
I' a brief article it is only pos-
sible to state one of the twa gulding principles that should be helpful. Assuming that the op- posite forwards keep to their post- tions, that is, do not crowd their centre-forward, there should be no occasions for the centre-half to inckle either of those side for- wards, except in the last resort. when a shot at goat is imminent.
it is the full backs' duty to deal with these two. The centre-half should never allow himself to be lured out of place to chase an 133- side-forward, though if the latter offers the ball or works his way into the centre, then there is no reason why he should not take him up.
The Chief Aim
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In conclusion, Dere are three important maxims for the centre- halt. These are:
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Strive to become really pro- (a) flclent in the use of the stlck;
(b) Serk to atlan
absolute physical fitness, and
(o) Be content with controlling your own part of the field, alming at soundness rather than spectacu- lar play,
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
Second Extra Race Meeting Saturday, 29th March, 1941
The closing of the entries for
the above has been postponed to
MONDAY,
March,
THIS does not mean that the pivot Is not always on the look-out to intercept passes or clearances intend- 5,00 ed for the insides, for he will often get the ball this way, but when ance the inside has the ball under control, the centre-half should run by the shortest route to get between him and his cenre-forward.
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The Police defence were just as
As It Cole was a fist light second half when South China made their fourth goal, Police went to the winger, and Ahmed Khan, left inner, good uses of their wingers: with the attack with persistence, and were re was also prominent. Mastan Singh result that their wing halves werewarded when Howlett broke through and Bhag Singh were hard-working unable to cope with the situations to reduce the arrears. Soon after wing-halves, with Ajab Hussain the presented, Gough paid for too much Ferrier reduced the arrears still fur- ther when he beat Tam Kwan-hon attention to Lee Wai-tong, so much ther w Though Lt Ansari was beaten on
so that the Chinese insidemen were, with a well placed shot. From then
onward
the Police
were trying their three occasions, he gave a promising tot very much molested. display of goal-keeping.
Blackburn played up well, his hardest to obtain goals, and South
ere keeping
them
out with This victory has practically made
clearing and tackling very often China
The forwards hnd standstill. grent suc had South China + the British Army champions of the Tournament. They are so far Idefeated.
un-
Capt. Martin and Cpl Hodge were in charge of the game.
SPORTS ADVT.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE FIRST EXTRA RACE MEET- ING has again been postponed. It will now be held, weather permitting, on SATURDAY, 22nd March, 1941. commencing at. 2:00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
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The Secretary's Omee, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel, 27704) whi close at 11.45 am.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club Ifouse provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21920).
No children or amahs will be admitted to either Enclosure, PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The price of Admission to the Publle Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax, for li Persons, Including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, Soldiers and Sallors in Uniform are admitted Half Price."
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Hongkong, 17th March, 1041.
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success.
His partner. Chan Kwong-yu was several attempts at goal but Tsang
was equal to the ocension. a great help, and though they
SOUTH CHINA: Tam Kwan-lion; found themselves beaten, they can rest content will that they lost to
better team.
Bio knowledge Tsang Chung-won, Tee Kam-hung: very much Lau Hing-choy, Lun Tak-po, Lau Lee Tak-kec, Chan Chung-sang;
a
In attack, the Police forwards were Tak-fal, Lee Wal-tong, Chow Man- not so sound. Wong Man-kwai was chi, Lee Shek-you.
POLICE: Tsang Wing; Blackburn, not a very steady leader, but their
Kwong-yu; Pope, Gough, insidemen, Howicit and Ferrier were Chan great triers, often going through on North; Gordon, Howlett, Wong Man- their own to threaten Toin Kwan-kwai, Ferrier, Moss.
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