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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1926.

SPORTS SECTION

CRICKET HOPES.

SOCCER GOSSIP.

Hong Kong Prospects of | Future.

TO-MORROW'S LEAGUE

FIXTURES. ·

PROSPECTS OF THE CLUBS.

[By "Centre-Hutt.")

OUR NEW OPENING BOWLERS.

Unable to Replace Interport

Veterans.

- [By WRG.J Although we lost the Interport cricket. to Shanghai we derived a certain amount of inforination as to our future prospects.

The lessons which seemed to me most outstanding were:--

6 that we have nat opening pair of batsmen

THE CHINA MAIL.

SHANGHAIS VISIT. INTERPORT DINNER.

MATCH AGAINST UNITED SERVICES.

YOUNG MEN AND “AFTER OFFICE HOURS.”

'VARSITY SOCCER.

HOSTED LEAGUE WON BY LUGARD

FIRST DAY'S:PLAY.

The Shanchal Interpoft cricket team finished up. 47 runs on, with

CHARLESTON, OR CRICKET ?

YESTERDAY'S VICTORY"

LOCAL SHARE MARKET.

OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS.

HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 19, 1926, 10:30 am

Banks.

The need for a keener active hi- ; In the Varsity Inter-hostel terest on the part of young men Football League yesterday, the 4 wickets to fall, westerday on the out East in the national game of two undefeated teams, Lagard H.K.C.. ground) in the two-day cricket was stressed at "the inter- and Morrison Halls, took the fleld, match against the Hong Kong port dinner at the Eong Kong Lugard proved too strong for United Services, "

Club last night when members the opposition by 5 goals to nil, Captain. E. 1. M. Barrett, the vixit the Hong Kong and Shanghai) The winning team comprised:-" ing skipper, made. U3, after giving teams, the Services and others in-W. Hong Shing; E. L. Harrison, T on London two chine in the seventies. He terested. to the total number of S. P. Lee: Y. C. Toh. A. B. Sulle TT. on Shanghal hit 3 sixes und 15 fours. "After a nearly a hundred, spent an enjoy-max. D. Lalag:'J. W. Barnes. quiet opening he went for the bowl-Jable evening. In to-morrow's first soccer leugseing and stored zapidly, being at the

H. N. Balhatchet, A. A. Rontgen: Hongkong Bank An excellent dinner was served, [A. P. Guterres. I. Tajima.

do. programme, the Kowloon XI does wickets for a"

London. it two hour. In the speeches were of a particular- The scorers was A. P. Guterres Chartered Bank rot play. Four other games are frat wicket di at 18 he was y bright and interesting nature (3) and A. A. Rontgen (2). down for decision.

Mercantile Bank, A. & B. second 'out at 1..

and the entertainment was of an Raferee: Mr. G. S. Scully.

do. Dr. O'Hara, who took 11 winkete exceptionally high grder.

This is the fifth successive time P. & 0: Bank in the Interport gaatek, was again | Of a particularly diverting na-that Lugard Hall has won the Bank of Bast Asla

other ture were the contributions of hostel soccer championship. hav-1 Marine Insurances, Shanghai bowlers were apt to be Mr. E. W. Hamilton and Mr. Ring been the winters eyer since Canton Insurance more erratic while Captain Dobble Sutherland, the former of whom the inauguration, of the League-China Underwriters. was the most successful trundler was responsible for much merri- Contributed. for the Services. He and L-Coi.ment with his altusions to per Cantrell bore the brunt of the at-sonalities in the realm of luter tack

port cricket! Wickete fell steadily when the Services batted first, but the last wicket partnership added 14 runa,

The match will be continued to day. Yesterday's closing scores:

Recreio v. K.0.8.B.

The Borderers visit King's Park to play the Club de Recheio. Luck has been against the "Kosbies" up The Recreio had a to the present. set-back in their game with the

were

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Club last week, when they able to secure only one point. as However, they should be able to good and reliable as the Ray, defeat the "Koshies, but only by E. K. Quick and R. E „A. Every narrow pianzin. Webster..

(b) that the exclusion of 84. At Scokumpoo, South China are regular wickel-keeper to pro- ppposed to. H.M.S. “Tamur," on yet vide for an extra Babanan for. Sooth "China have" rht secured"

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South China v. “Tamar,"

all-rounder) was only jartial single point. The "Tumas" played

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(e) that Bowker and Good wis will be the opening pair of Interpart howlers hi the next few years, but we shall need a alow howler as weit

On Taking Stock.

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A good many will now regret that E. J. P. Mitchell did not play.

a great winning game against, the

Police last week, and should with enee secure both prints" from South China to-morrow.

Polive v. Chub.

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BOXING MATCH..

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The Hon. Mr. H. W. Bard. Vice

Alle Seaman Exin (holder) has President of the Hong Kong Club been matched against Stoker presided over the gathering sup Norman Morris for the ported by Capt. E. I M. Barrett weight boxing championship of the the Capt. of the Shanghaisteam) Colony, the 15-round bout for the Mr. T E Pearce (the Capt. of G. M. Young belt to take place on the Hong Kong team), Sir Henry per 4 at the Theatre Royal under Gollan." "Colonel Russell Brown the auspices of the Hong Colonel Edmades. Mr. H. RB. Boxing Association. Hancock. B O'Hara. Mr. R. Both men have defend Jim Sutherland. Sur, H: H. Morris and Cartlidge en points and thes, are Mr. D. V. Leach.

shipmates on. H.3tS. "Hermes." 35 Years' Records

Morris has og had a champion Proposing the toast of the ship fight in the Colony but he is Shanghai and Hong Kong inter reputed to have beaten Ewin elses port teams, the Chairman, who, where. Each man has won all the was received with applause, re.R.S.A. contrats they appearet in 2ferred" to his association with This will be one of the best fights

local cricket. He had, he believed in Hong Kong in recent years. Flattended every Interport dinner for the last 3 years and this was 24 probably the

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Capt. A. £2 Dobbie, Burn, b

The Hong Kong. Football Club . · f'tira and the Police playson St. Joseph's Lt. Starrer, e Stokes,' O'Hara Kruumi Fast Saturday the fah Res. Venn, Leich

played a great may the Capt. A.. N. Evers, e Morris, b best they have done this season,

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His stout-heartedness is known, to murgis peint from, the Redrein Mujer B. J Lightfoot, not out all That he is irregular is cer- was a worthy wchievement. If only [Lt. Sikitpe. LB... b. O'Hara tainly a big disadvantage, but the the Chub will coming in that form Lt. Col. 4. S. Cantrelt, "b. Mansel -irrugatürity is often absent when the championship may he within! his side is fighting for runs, their reach. The Police have not

"With all deference I strongly re-done well.. They played a poor; commend Mitchell and A, W.lzame against the Tama." Their Hayward as the opening Hong | detence is quite gowką bus heir, Fath of wickets:-1 for 14, Kong pair of batsmen. The latter forwards, lack finleh As pet. They for 31, 4 for 55, 4 for did not get a great many runs but have not played much together, and, for 84, 7 for 84. 8 Zor 86. 9- his capabilities cannot be dispute ith time, should improve. How-20 for 194

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A. W. Ramsay and H. Owen secure both points to-morrow. Hughes gave the impression that bar accidents and complete loss of

Athletic v. Artillery.

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He was sure they would all join Barrett had left cut of his speech with him in sympathising with Obviously he could not safer to their old friend, Mr. "Dick" Hau- that masterly innings of his first R.K. & W. Docks eck in not being able to play in time that Shanghai went to the Hengkews the Match; in Mr. Tam" Pearce, wicket, then there was RW Hong Kong had a worthy substiLeach who in batting and bowlingShanghai Docks

tute who almost led his men to be the speaker) thought he could victory in one of the most inter-safely say, was the mainstay of esting and exciting matches that the Shanghai team. he had ever seen.

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Leach Athletic and Royal Artillery on the

he failed in batting.

· Divecha

Dobbie

It was hard lines on H. Club ground. There is only a point Parker to be unable to bowl as he between these teams. But the Arti- ! was selected as an all-rounder and fry have played one more game. W. Leuch,

than the Chinese. The Chinese M. J. Divecha, run out brought of a great surprise, last Capt. E. 1. M. Barrett, run out week by defeating Kowloon. They Dr. H. H. Morris, b Lightfoot .. arcomplished it by sheer merit.W. Muusel-Smith, st. Vena, b

The Royal Artillery have lost to Debbie Kowloon, but on that oeension the D. C. Burn. not out Gunners team not at fullU. J Stokes, strength. They have defeated the Koshies and the Club. It should. be a great rame and a draw" is likely. But I believe the Chinese will just win,

Weak Batting Captain A. G. Dobbie will be called upon as long as he is in the Colony. The other two Army men in Captain E. W. Morris and Major L, J. Lightfoot were not so prominent but will remain in the front rank during their tenure of service in Hong Kong.

In 1924 there was talk of Tar Pearce and Dick Hancock being too old. As long as they are will. ing to turn out. Hong Kong wil still have to rely on them as no- body has come forward to claim. their places..

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Referring to cricket in general After referring to suggestions Mr. Hancock said that it was still which had been made in the Home our national game and he hoped We 12 Press for "brightening cricket, it would always remain so. 28 [the

Chairman said that he could all learn many things from

it-mutual respect for thought that cricket had been al lowed to become top strategicther. self-restraint and the spirit

of true sportsmanship. What was wanted to-day, was to

Flag Presented. epat cricket back 25 years. He was osure it was a better game then so; Mr. Hancock presented Capt offar as both onlookers and players Barrett with the Hong Kong fag

were concerned.

which he hoped he would keep as Dealing with the need for aja souvenir of a very historic Total (for 6 wickets).....181|keener interest on the part of match. (Applause). P. Madar, Dr. W. E. O'Haga, J. A. younger players in the game, the Mr. T. E. Pearce, who propos Isaacs, and E. G. Barnes. to bat, Chairman said that he could noted the health of the guests, ex-China Buses

understand what the young fepressed the view that the InterChina Lights (comb.)

do. (old) lows cut East did with their time port would go down in history as after they left their office. There O'Hara's match. For threequur- do. Kowloon Reserves play the R.A.

was more satisfaction to be gotters of an hour during the course China Prov. Reserves. The latter team is as

out or cricket than in becoming of the game,, Mr. O'Hara's bowling Dairy Farme Bowker lost little, if any, of his yes unbeaten, but taking into con

proficient in that abortion of a was as good as anything seen in Der A. Wing reputation. Goodwin did well sideration Kowloon's defeat of

dance called the Charleston when first class Club cricket at Home Hongkong Amusements. enough to justify his inclusion Chinead Athletic "A ass week, it

The following will reresent the the couples looked as if they had or in second class country cricket, H.K Constructions. and as Reed did not come off. seems that the Guaners will be University 1st XI in a league crie-suddenly trampled in a hornets and also quite as good as a lot Hongkong Electrica

meeting formidable opposition.

H.K. Ropes (comb.) think a draw is likely.

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(old) do. (new) Hongkong Tramways Lane, Crawfords Macao Electries Mackintosh' Nanyang Tobaccos Peak Trams (old).

do. (dew) soon be restored to health and be that they all felt Mr. Hancock The Civil Service CC. 1st team leading the Hong Kong team had been unable to take part in Sinceres. .

the match and said that they hop. Singapore Trama mect the Royal Artillery in a fagain. (home) league match to-morrow at Referring to the interport leave he would captain. the team United Asbestos

ed that when he returned from Taxis be kept in mind and Hong Kong between the Recreio Reserves and E. J. de Rome. A. E. "Wood, G. R. match, Capt. Barrett expressed for several years to come.." (Ap) ites will be pleased to note that the Borderers Reserves. The Kos Baker.. F. J.. Ling, R. G. Robertson lucky to win.. It was the most in-

shall look to the Kowloon man stepping into his shoes, as there

is hardly room for both in a weak batting team."

Still Look About. Unless a

really outstanding wicket-keeper is found or Ismail keeps on improving, the position of stumper will have to be left

open,

On our showing, we will still have to look about. Names such as those, of E, C. Fincher, A. A. Rumjahn and W. Brace ought to

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ket match against the Royal En-nest (laughter and applause). of bowling in first class county gineers at Pokljulam to-morrow, bę

Capt. Barret's Reply.

matches. On more than one occa,

Mr. Pearce, was san Capt. Barrett in replying on he-sion he, The Club Reserves play South ginning at 2 p.m. sharp:-A. China and should certainly win.

Ramjahn (capt.), C. W. Lam, W. M. half of the Shanghai team, ex-guire that the Hong Kong team A good game should be seen bettins, H. N. Balhatchet, Dr. D. K. pressed thanks for the hearty wel-would win, but Isaacs popped up tween the University, and Chinese Samy P. D. Laing, S. come given to the Shanghai team at the end and saved the situa

and the kind hospitality which tion for Shanghai. University

had been extended to thein. He were badly beaten last week. should be a close game, with the Chinese just managing to w

Athletic "A." The

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St. Joseph's College should secure both points from Chinese

Athletic "B"

Perhaps the keenest game will be

G. R. Sayer will be turning out in

bies should, however, win..

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In Section "B.“

a league match to-morrow.

Illa presence in the Hong Kong

Hachiuma, W." Hong Sling, E. Zimmern, S. V. Gittins.

Mr. Pearce's Regret.

The 2nd XI match with H.M.S. hoped that. Mr. Hancock would Mr. Pearce expressed the regret

"Tama" is postponed.

2 p.m. ia:-B. D. Evana (captain),

V

G. R. Forster, T. D. E. Pendered,

In the section "B" of division II, team might have made a material | Chinese Athletic "B" and South difference as we needed a slow China may share the pointa; St. bowler. His batting and fielding Joseph's. Reserves should defeat was missed, too.

the Maslom Club; Chinese Athletic "A" should defeat the South China Boy Scouts and the Bank Portu- Kuese should defeat Kowloon "B".

Shanghai Personalities. Shanghai did not have a fast bowler but, collectively, their at- taak was better than ours. Tri- bute has already been paid to their

brilliance in felding.

Barrett, Leach and O'Hara were the outstanding personalities. Mansel-Smith ought to have been put higher up the batting list: Barnes was an altogether better wicket-keeper than when he frat came down in 1924; Stokes show- ed promise; Divecha fulfilled a purpose; and' Isaacs also did well enough to warrant another visit.

DAVIS CUP.

AUSTRALIA NOT TO PLAY IN 19277

Melbourne, Nov. 18.

It is now considered quite unlike

ly that Australia will challenge for

the Davis Cup (lawn tennis) in 1927 (1.0, unlikely to enter the "zane" elimlasting competition) -----

THE FIXTURES..

Division I.

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do. (Ordinary) Mr. Pearce thanked Mr. Hay- Watsons teresting and extraordinary match that he had ever played in ward for his valuable advice and Wm. Powells

assistance and said that with re. H.K. Telephones. Luck first went one way and then the other.

gard to the captainty he thought the only blunder he (the speaker) Referring to the great, trial of had made was in not holding that "nerves" which the exciting na-the wicket was hardly in a fit state subscribers forture of the match had proved, the for play at 12 o'clock on Tuesday. subscription griffins (for the 1927 speaker said that he believed even He did not think it had had any meeting) are asked to meet the R. Abbit's" had felt the strain effect on the result, however, as Stewards of the Hong Kong Jockey (laughter). He (the speaker) several times after that Hong On London Club in the Hong Kong Chab an thought he knew something about Kong had been on top. He men

cricket but he was really at a loss tioned it, however, as it might nexe at 12.30 p.m. on Monday,

to tell what Cover Point" under have been a serious blunder. Even

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In submitting the toast of the Ordite, & months, nigh (Portu-Pearce's first innings, O'Hara's guests, Mr. Pearce spoke of the Oo Beelin bowling, the fielding, especially encouragement.. their presence

On demand that of the Shanghai team in gave both to old and young On demand Hong Kong's second innings, and cricketers.

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To-morrow's teams- Chinese Athletic-Royal Artillerymers, Wallington, Me Rride, Stewart, Isaacs at the end. (Applause).

H.K.F.C. 1st XI Rodger, Sum the wonderful batting display of Sir Henry Gollan, replying, said t are was no doubt about it, that

·Watson,' Taylor, Howard, Linaker, As a parting word of advice, to the best team won, but it might Div. II, Section "A".

Valentine, Alexander. Reserves young cricketers, Capt. Barrett just as easily have lost. He would Klek-of 2.45 p.m...

Hansom, Railton.

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1st XI -Anderson: Gardner, Mar- their worthy President, Mr. "Bob" predicted the result before the H.K.F.C. Reserves v South China-tin; Everest. Davey, Campbell, Sutherland and Mr. Scott Hara wning hit was made.

(APO Club. "

Lockerbie, Connolly, Tool, Stockton, who had done much for thel

plause). Chinese Ath. "A" v. University Captain Alexander.

game in the past and would con

Other speeches were given by Sookumpoo.

Borderers 2nd XI:-McDougall; tinue to run their club in the right Colonel Russell Brown, on behalf St. Joseph's College v. Chinese Ath. Jones, Martin; Drury, Skirgs, way. (Applause)."

of the United Services, and by "B"---St. Joseph's.

McGill; Skigge, McGovern, Crowley, Mr. Hancock's Tribute, Dr. O'Hara, of the Shanghai team... Recreio Reserves v. Borderera Re-Sword Weatherall,

Mr. Harcock met with an en During the evening, an excel- servos-Recreio.

HK.FC Reserves: - Slipper: thusiastle reception on rising to lent musical progzaminie was * Div. II, Section “B”||| Hill, Puryea; Howell, Puncheon, reply for the Hong Kong team. In taken part in by Capt. C. H. Stoole,

Kick-off 410 p.m. Do wo Vickars; Beil, Trambitaky, Camp- Chinese Ath By South Chineball Johnstone White, B Continued at foot of next column. King, Ross and Brown,

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