1927-12-02 — Page 9

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1927.

SPORTS

MY NOTE BOOK.

A Last Word on the Interport Games.

THOUGHTS ON SOCCER.

Local And Homeside Boxing Tit Bits.

FOOTBALL.

Great Day For Kowloon To-morrow.

KEEN MATCHES.

Good Form Of The Interport Team,

TBy "Rover."] The following, is the full gramme for to-morrow

Division I. -Kick-off 4 p.m.

F. A. CUP REPLAYS.

FIRST ROUND GAMES NOW COMPLETE.

11 GOALS IN 2 MATCHES.

Eloven goals were scored yes- terday in two replayed tios in the first round of the competition pró- per of the Football Association Cup Results (home team men- tioned first) are as follow:-

Norwich 5, Poole 0. Rotherham 4, Spennymoor 2.

-Reuter.

The score in each case was 1-all last Saturday when the games wore pro-played at Poole and Spennymoor

respectively,

Club de Recreio v. K.O.S.B. King's Park,

H.K. Football Club v Club ground. Valley,

RA. v. Queen's Regiment, kunpor

Norwich have thus qualified, at the second time of asking, and on their own ground. In the 2nd àwny

round, they will again be Police, from home, as they have to visit Luton. Rotherham have won the! Soo-right to visit Bradford City.

United

Scots Guards v. R.A.F., Services ground, Kowloon,

The Kowloon v. China Athletic match has been postponed.

[By "The Tramp."} Well, considering the odds in their favour, Hong Kong have emerged from the Interport cricket tests as one might have expected. The Shanghai match I have already dealt with; the other two call for little comment beyond a deserved word of praise for Malaya an account of their pluck in the face of unequal odds. Both opposing teams were much too strong for them, owing to circumstances over which they had no control.. In my last notes I instanced one.of the main handi- eaps of the side. Anyway, it put up a good fight. I have been pro- mising myself-and my readers -to say something about our

Chinese Athletic v. H.K.F.C. Re- local Selection Committee and its. ways. On second thoughts Iserves, Club ground.

Not that I consider it won't. justified itself by playing the same team against Malaya as against Shanghai in the face of almost universal contrary opin ion. but because I am afraid I have left the matter too late. However, when another Interport affair looms before us I shall be there or here with bells on!

Junior Division "A." Kick-off 2.30 p.m. St. Joseph's v. R.A., Sookumpoo. Kowloon v. K.O.S.B., Kowloon. South China "A" v. Recreio, Caroline Hil

St. Joseph's ground, Valley,

University v. South China "B,"

Junior Division "B." South China "B" v. South China "A," Caroline Itill. *

Moslems v.; St. Joseph's, St. Joseph's ground, Valley.

Boy Scouts v. Kowloon, South Chinn ground, Kick-off 2.30 p.m.

Chinese Athletic v. Kung Woo, South China ground.

Kick-off 4 p.m.

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Second Round Draw.

The first round is now complete. The draw for the second round, on December 10, is as follows:-

Gainsborough v. Lincoln C. Bradford City v. Rotherham U. Bradford v. Southport. Crewe v. Stockport. Wrexham v. Carlisle. Darlington v. Rochdale. Tranmere R. v. Halifax T. New Brighton v. Rhyl. Bournemouth v. Bristol R. Gillingham v. Southend U., Luton v. Norwich C. Charlton, A. v. Kettering. Swindon T. v. Crystal Palace. Peterborough v. Aldershot T. Northampton T. v. Brighton. Exeter v. Ilford. London Caledonians v. Bath C.

"BOOKIES" OR NOT?

TO-MORROW'S FANLING

STEEPLECHASES.

Kowloon 18 particularly well! favoured this week end with two fine games, the Chinese Athletic match against Kowloon F.C. having To the Editor of the "China Mail.") been postponed. At King's

Sir, There are rumours current Park the Club de Recreio will that there will not be any book- draw a large crowd, for their makers at the Fanling Hunt on match with the K.O.S.B.

Saturday, and according to the Borderers are worthy opponents morning papers no intimation has and this should be a very keen been made to the 'pencillers." match. Stook, Inside right, may:

The

serves, and the Recreio will have to!

Can you or the Stewards of the

makers or not?

In addition to the always inter- esting cricket tourney the past week or so has provided us with more than our usual share of sporting fixtures, there being the races. competition golf, and ex- hibition tennis beside our regular soccer and hockey engagements. In football, I-sce, last year's champions, the Recreio, have had to bite the dust, China Athletic. defeating them last Saturday by not be available for the regiment, Fanling Hunt inform the interest- the only goal of the match. The but there are many capable reled followers of the meeting whe- Athletics are in a very strong go all out to take the points should, ther there will be the usual book- position at the head of the senior Alexander and McClinchey get a

Yours, etc., division, and it looks unlikely, now day out.

INTERESTED. that they have disposed of the

Hong Kong, Dec. 1. Recreio, that they will be dis- The Scots' Guards will meet the

[Note: As far as the turf cor- placed. The Scots Guards are R.A.F. at the Regimental Ground, running second, though, as the Chatham Road. This match will respondent of the "China Mail" is Army tennis go this year, the also be an attractive one, as the aware, there will be no booktie at Kosbies have about the best com- difference in style of play of these the steeplechases to-morrow, for bination in the League. The two good teams will provide a strik- the time being, as no formal ap ing contrast. Te Guards' long plication has been made to the others the Queen's, Artillery

From what is known, swinging movements are features, Hunt yet, and R.A.F.—are all good, and anywhlist the R.A.F. play a fast, the Hunt is not opposed to nor has of them at any time are likely to snappy, forward game with plentyfit changed its opinion with regard the Kwanti surprise whatever side they are of dash. We shall be glad to wel- to bookmakers up against.. Neither the Hong come Aird back in the Guards' team course.] Kong nor Kowloon Clubs as without him the Guards are not

to seem

be able to- get into their stride this season. Competition, of course, is now strong, but more. I think, is ex- pected of these civilian teams, to- gether with the Police, who have a likely lot of lads to pick a side

from.

on

at full strength, but he is not a HUNTING ACCIDENT.

The R.A.F. certain starter get. have improved to such an extent that the result of this match is a very open one. One thing is certain

there will be much hard work by both teams and good football.

the opening one did. If this is Hudson and Sherry, which is un- so, it is a corker!

fortunate, but even so the II.K.F.C. will find the Police, as always, a tough proposition. The former should, however, with even luck get these points.

*

LADY CURRIE BADLY INJURED.

OLYMPIC GAMES.

POLICE ARE TRAINING FOR WORK.

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The Warders and St. Patrick's At the Summary Court yesterday, evidence she incurred the liability Bank of East Asia... $82 Club having equal points after all Mrs. X. S. H. Bibla, Room 5, Nathan without authority to pay bills. He Canton Insuranco games had been played met at the House, sued Mr. Lee Hy-san, pro- suggested that plaintiff's agency Dockyard Recreation Club on Wed-prietor of the Lee Theatre and Lee ceased the moment she arrived back London, Oct. 23.

nesday evening to decide the cham-Gardens, for $779 in respect of an in Hong Kong and she had nothing North China Insurance S Lady Currie, wife of Sir William

pionship.

China Underwritera There was a large attendance and agreement for the engaging of the to do with ludgings for these Yangtze Insurance M The Hong Kong programme le Crawford Currle met with a serious

Oriental Strolling Players to per- artistes.

His Lordship agreed.

China Fire Insurance $216. not such an attractive one, but the accidont on the hunting field near close and interesting games were form at the Lee Theatre.

Mr. Hugh-Jones said that as the H.K. Fire insuranco.. $600 Friend "Josh Brook an match between the H.K.F.C. and Dagnall.

witnessed, the Warders eventually

Plaintiff claimed that under

Shipping. nounces a sparkling card for the Police at the Valley should be a

Her horse caught its foot in a winning by 24 points.

At the conclusion of the match clause in the agreement for the en-Cese stood now it would appear as

HK. Steamboats second boxing tournament of the good one. The H.K.F.C. hope to field

bough when taking a hedge and

Ily-san was liable for board and harshly. The arrangemente HK. Tugs & Lighters $1.70 season. An outline of the con- their strongest team of the season

She had to be removed to hos- spirit in which the League had been lodging for them, the sum claimed made, not with plaintiff, but with Indo-Chinas (Prot) tests has already appeared in so far and although Pile may be an throw its rider and rolled over her, the Secretary spoke of the good gagement of the Players. Mr. Lee if Mr. Lee was treating them rather Douglases

her husband, Mr. Astroff. That chance the of the

do. (Def.) fought, also these columns and an advertise absentee the forward line with

Plaintiff, in evidence, referred to was why she received the letters Sheil Transports ment announces the premier bout. Howard and McBride in, will want pital for à fracture and dislocation League had given the various Clubs being in respect of this...

watching, the defence being prac- of the hip and severe shock, but is and Messes to meet each other. The

Mining. prices, times, ète. I hear that

standard of billiardy throughout a visit to Shanghai when she on- when she returned to Hong Kong. Water-boats

gaged the Oriental Players on be Mr. Astroff was engaged in the the programme looks better thantically complete now Watson is progressing favourably.

back. The Police will be without

was very high, with Mr. Jones of half of the defendant. The actual Theatre with this particular com- Benguets..... the Dockyard Recreation Club, the contract she took to Shanghai did pany and he had a salary of $150 Kailan Mining Ad.

He thanked outstanding player.

(Single)... T11 the officials of the D.R.C. and the not include the clause relating to a night, out of which he was ex- Langkats (Combined). T18% Boxing news from Home and

referee, and the marker for their lodging but was written in by pected to provide the board and

plaintiff. She cabled to Hong lodging of this troupe. Mr. Hugh- Shanghal Explorations T2 b 2.80 other places has been more than

work that evening, which was un-Kong about it. Mr. Lee Hy-san had Jones believed that Mr. Astroff was Shanghal Loans...... T5 doubtably a great success, ordinarily interesting of late.

take them to Mr. Ruttonjee was unable to bal agreed to it verbally and promised sponsoring the company in Hong Tronoh Mines

Docks, Wharven, Poor Elky Clark, it seems, has

Godowns, &c. present through sickness and his to write a letter confirming the Kong and was to

clause. Confirmation was, how- The remaining senior game at had definitely to retire from the

that HK & K Wharves. $121 His Lordship remarked The Dutch authorities have de- representative, Mr. Scholes, then ever, not forthcoming in spite of re- plaintiff had failed to establish that H.K. & W. Docks.... $35 ring owing to the injury to his Saakumpoo will give the clever

peated requests both to Mr. Lee eye. The disappearance of one Queen's forwards a chance on this tached 250 picked policemen and kindly distributed the prizes.

Mr. Gooding, the Captain of the

Hongkewa ******* $157 title contender is balanced, how- fine ground to spread out, which are putting them through a special

acted sometimes na Mr. Lee Hy Lee to incur these expenses.

His Lordship entered judgment New Engineerings... $5 ever, by the reappearance of an- should be to their liking. The course of training for next year's Warders' team, received the Chal- Hy-san and Mr. Hancock who had she had any authority from Mr. China Providents ... $4

er-Olympic Games.

lenge Cup and each member.

Shanghal Docka other, to wit Tommy Milligan Queen'e form lately has heen

Cotton Milin. Plaintiff continued that unless Special attention is being given souvenir in the form of a silver Cuen's agent,

Mr. Hugh-Jones istimated that of handling crowds. and rest crossed, with three balls confirmation was forthcoming sho

Era Cottons who, I am glad to see, won his ratic, whereas the R.A. are very

steady and, even when Leech is sub-to methods first fight over the "comac back" dused, other forwards are finding the Courses in English, French, Ger- under the arch, and mounted on a told Mr. Hancock that there could defendant waived his right to costs. Oriental Cottens.

8'hai Cortons (Old) ... TAB hurdles following his beating at net. The R.A. can always be re-man and other languages are being allver base with a blackwood stand. be no show but Mr. Hancock told

(new). T28 Mr. Jones, of the D.R.C., received her that Mr. Lee Hy-san would be the hands (or fists) of Mickey led on to put up a good fight, but given, so visitors will be assured

Lands, Hotels & Bldgs. H.K. & S. Hotela... $6.60 b Walker, who has been auspended their defence will need to be very of every courtesy and considera a cue and case for the biggest break at the Theatre that night (the night

82 unfinished. He also took the

[6.55/6.60 sa in his own country for. refusing careful with the Queen's smart for- tion.

prize for the biggest win 100-4 (al of the first show). No letter was forthcoming but as the artistes

Hongkong Lands..... $57% b 68 s to take on a match with someone ward line who are capable of acor-

were present the show was given. hamper containing eight bottles of

[67/ na various wines and spirits.)

Mr. Lee Hy-san later referred to

Shanghai Landa ...... $124 The Chinese youth who was re- Humphreys Estates. $15.10 The most attractive items on the game, and Alexander and Vernon With the exception of the Cup: Mr. Hancock for the money.

was donated by Messrs.

manded by Major C. Willson on a Hongkong Realties... 7,40 No Authority?

charge of stealing motor car parts Prince's Buildings

HK. Territorials junior Card are the matches be- (2) quickly took toll. After the which

.... $14 Re-Interporters led by three goals, Steel Coulson & Co., all other prizes

... $120 from a vehicle in Statue Square, tween the Chinese Athletic

Pablle Utilities. by Mr. was again in Court this morning, H.H. Tramways ..... $204 serves and the H.K.F.C. Reserves however, the Guards who should were generously given by Mr. at the Valley, and Kowloon Re- have scored at least one goal, made Ruttonjec to whom a very hearty In cross-examination

Hugh Jones (for defondant) plain when Mr. F. H. Loseby appeared Peak Trama (old) ........ $14 serves at Kowloon. The H.K.F.C.quite a big show in spite of the vote of thanks was accorded.

tiff, whilst admitting that the for the defence and asked for o do.****(new) 37 Reserves should again beat the Ath-cleverness of the opposition. Mc-

clause relating to board and lodg-date to be fixed for the hearing of Star Ferries

$50 Perhaps the most piquant bit letic Reserves if the strong selected Niven and Chapman scored for and Alex-

ing had been put in by her, main- the case.

China Lights (comb.) $12 of boxing news is contained in the team turns out, without disappoint them and Gosano (2)

39 do. tained that she had authority to Major Willson fixed next Wed-

(old). report that Ted "Kid" Lewis has ment, and the Borderers will have ander added for the interport team.

da nesday at noon, and allowed bail in do so.

(now). $6% H.K. Electrics

$55% b 56 s again started to fight-and to to strike a very bad patch if they As stated the Guarda' backs did not

Plaintiff further stated that she the sum of $100,

Macao Electrics $44-00 win. When will this fellow stop? fail to secure the points against strike their real form till too late

H.K. Telephones

$3.90 He is not, of course, an old man. Kowloon Reserves. This is hardly and Carswell worked heroically CHINESE FINED $100 IN POLICE had to make herself responsible for

COURT..

the artistes and generally look after

China Buses, ***** I have known him since he started likely and the Regiment should con- against a very live attack. Mc-

then as there was no one to meet HELPS THOSE HARD COUGHS, Singapore Tractions

Industrials. Remanded by Mr. R. E. Lindsell them on arrival. She had had to at the game and would say he was tinue their striking successes. St. Niven missed two sitters as also

The danger of influenza is its ten- on a charge of possession with a advance money to the landlord in dency to develop into pleurisy and

China Sugara about $9-which is not, however, Joseph's are quietly advancing also did Smith, but they were the pick

in the junior struggle, and al-of the forwards. -so mighty youthful for a profes- though not likely seriously to chal- There was no real weakness on view to sale of tainted pork, the advance.

One of the artistes, Malle. A. reaches this danger point and for the

pneumonia. Stop your cold before it Malabon Sugars

Canton ices sional bruiser, whatever his lenge the Borderers' position their the interport side, the players jump- Chinese who admitted that he in-

(old) class. But the point about Ted recent successes give them big ing right into their stride. Vernon tended t ouse the pork fat to make Chaillet, spoke of additions being cough and painful, wheezy breathing, Cementa (comb.) (we never called him "Kid") is hopes of finishing runners up in a good enough for the interport, if lard, was again before the Court made to the contract in Shanghai take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy do. the number of times he has this division. They must not take we had no Gosano, and I think Suen this morning when a further charge and said that in Hong Kong Mr It is for sale everywhere. given up the Noble Art and then the R.A. Reserves lightly as the lat-Kum-shun might suit his club mate, of making lard which was unfit for Hancock said that everything would

Tao Kwai-shing, on the right wing human consumption was preferred be arranged, returned to it. Even when at the ter are a capable lot.

and let McGlinchey in with Alex-against him. He was fined $100 on Mr. Hugh-Jones said that they height of his career he was likely

wwfrankly admitted that as between the artistes and Mr. Leo Hy-san to take a few months off for a The form of the selected players ander who played a sparkling in each charge.

agreements were ratifled. If the pleasure trip somewhere or other in the interport trisi match on Wed-dividual game. Gosano is too good But when he was fighting-henesday last was encouraging. Fore to shift and this forward line would

be hard to improve. The halves what is called hard labour, artistes had not been provided with fought, keeping himself in con- and aft the interporters gave dition by engaging in as many polished display, The Guards appear fixtures for selection, but a but what in other walks of work is board and lodging they could have Bebord object of his cross-examination was contests as he could get. He was started shakily, their usually safe left full hack with the faterport generally called a light job. Judge come down on Mr. Lee. The only

backs, mise timing unaccount- temperament le required to partner Grenwell.

to show that plaintiff acted without never so full of fire, however, ably in the first quarter of the Wynn, The last line of defence in a gre

Bafe thing for Clarke or Rodger There seems to be something authority. There was no doubt that the contracts were accepted after Roland Todd beat him

these being fortunately very little wrong with almost everything-

down here as regards the artistes to choose between them.",

The Revi Gwilym O, Griffith.

I had never heard of before, ing very quickly.

Around the time he was 8us- pended Walker beat Paul Berlen- bach over ten rounds. Paul was a serious contender for middle- weight honours not long ago, but seems to have fallen back.

twice, nullifying Ted's fierce fight ing by splendid boxing ability.

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(Continued at foot of next Column)

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