1927-12-09 — Page 9

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1927.

SPORTS

FOOTBALL

Review of Saturday's Games.

BORDERERS' FINE DISPLAY:

The H.K.F.C. Please Their Supporters.

[By "Rover."]

on

good

players. Northey, Peart, Barkham and Deane showing up well individually, but combination was sadly tacking and there were weak spots. The teams solceted to piny. the Athletic will need to be carefully chosen as the Navy ought to be able to hold the locals, if the strongest team is picked, but no useful purpose will be served by playing weak representative teams. The impression left by runaway victories at any time by the local club is misleading.

Owing to the absence of the Although the programme Saturday last was curtailed owing Volunteers at Camp the junior pro

v. Chinese Athletic game at Kow- and

the HK.F.C. Reserve team

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DOG RACING.

THE CHINA MAIL,

PROHIBITION OF BETTING IN N. 8. WALES.

KILLING THE SPORT.

Sydney, Yesterday.

A measure prohibiting betting on night greyhound racing has passed both Houses. It is anticipated that this will kill dog racing which is not expected to survive the opposi- tion of horse racing,

In Melbourne the Legislative Council has passed a Bill prohibit- ing betting on mechanical hare rac- ing. The Victoria. Assembly bad already passed the Bill-Reuter,

Banned In Spain.

Madrid, Yesterday. The Government has refused an

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instal a racing track In Cairo.— Reuter.

BOXING.

WILLIE SMITH BEATEN BY PETRONE,

to the postponement of the Kowloon gramme was slightly disarrange application for a licence to estab- loon, the remaining matches, parti- could not field an eleven and thirish greyhound racing in Madrid on cularly at Kowloon, were of an in-caused their match with the Ath- the ground that gambling is forbid-

letic to be postponed. The most den in Spain-Reuter. teresting and exciting nature.

The meeting of the Scots Guards interesting match was the meeting and Royal Air Force, as expected, of the unbeaten K.O.S.B. 2nd XI produced a rare struggle with no with Kowloon Reserves on the lat fancy work, cach set of players go- ter's ground. The home team gave ing all out. Had the honours been the military side a slight shock in divided, on the day's play there the early portion of the game would have been little to comment Spary and Mufr both netted, the on, but the occasion on which the Borderers getting on even terms Guard's scored was a worthy one, only after a grim struggle, the as McNiven's weight carried him Kowloon defence wavering at the However, the through and goals are what matter.tical moment.

who were without The R.A.F. never censed trying and Regiment, on occasions had very hard lines. Twineham and Toal, always were The absence of Avery, Morris, and a little superior, and eventually Birch was a big handicap to start, won on their merits. The form of with, but the deputies played well, the Kowloon Jeniors was encourag The Guards are standing by the ing and with the inclusion, in the two ald same formation and I. think they near futuro, of one or

Cleveland, Yesterday. will develop this forward line into members of the team, will take up a very effective force. They have their proper position in the Junior

Willie Smith, the conqueror of speed and size and Smith will get Division Competition. Muir, Sparry, experience with further matches as Dunnett and Bliss were very pro Baldock on October, 6 lost on the pivot. The defence is solid and the minent for the locals. Stevens, referee's decision in a ten-round's Crowley, Skeggs and Harris were bout at Cleveland to the ex-ama- Guarda ought to advance.

always in evidence for the Regi-teur and American flyweight

which played good champion, Dominick Petrone. mental team The game at King's Park between

Smith was down four times, the Club de Reerrio and the Borderlar football. The match was ers was an intensely interesting me quite an interesting one and in the and also a very fast game, in which sence of any counter attraction but forced the pace throughout

Apart from and displayed superior science. the Borderers emerged pointless but with honours. The Recreio the Recreio Reserves, who disap- Reuter. maile a sensational start, and with pointed the home supporters by two goals up very early it looked as failing to save more than once,

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if the Borderers were in for a heavy defent. But the reverse happened as, after the first quarter of an hour for the remainder of the game, Recreio had their backs to the wall. Brilliant passing and ball control were fentures of the Borderers' game, the forwards be- ing very smart and Silva (in goal) and his backs had many anxious moments, That the Borderers scored twice in the Second half to their opponents once, was not the only feature of this game, but the Borderers territorinily had much more of the game but lacked sharp-'

drew a good crowd.

the remainder of the junior pro- ramme on Saturday was of a poor standard. St. Joseph's v. R.A. Re- serves at Sookumpoo produced a light gume, the football, however, being of a scrappy nature at times, many chances being missed.

To-morrow's Fixtures.

REFEREE'S DECISION.

· BULL-LIKE RUSHES.

-

Phil Scott's Defeat By Risko,

Cleveland, Yesterday. Scott, who was outpointed by Risko, was scientifically superior of unwavering steadiness in the face

of the bull-like rushes of Risko, who, nierely a wild swinger, woll ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT THE the decision by aggression. He

VALLEY.

The programme for to-morrow is shooters of Gosano's and Silva's a good one and is as follows:-

ability. Recreiu, however, must be

credited with sterling defence

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against fierce attack, and the King's Park team were also with- out their full back, Xavier, the Re- serve player however making a good show. The Borderers' left hack was to blame with Silva's goal as he might have cleared, but this goal was a bright one and the effort was well cheered all round. It fa unfortunate the Recreio ground is, so limited as many people missed seeing a fine match, and the Recreio management would be very well advised to explore some

o

Division I

Kick-off 4 p.m. R..A. v. South China, Sookum-

Police v. K.O.S.B., St. Joseph's ground.

Chinese Athletic Y. H.K.F.C.. Club ground. Rrecreio

R.A.F., Recreio

ground.

ground.

caught Scott off his balance' and. floored him harmlessly with a heavy push in the first round. He also floored him in the eighth with an "unidentified blow" in a clinch,i Scott sinking on one knee with

a

painful expression. Scott's eye was cut in the ninth, but he finished) fresh and cool.

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KOWLOON Cic. v. SCOTS GUARDS.

An enjoyable match was played yesterday on the Kowloon Cricket Club ground between the Scots

R.A.S.C. v. H.M.S. "TITANIA,”

On the Sookumpoo ground yes-SUNDAY'S terday, the R.A.S.C. easily beat the Chief and Petty Officers of H.M.S. "Titania" in a friendly match.

The Naval men, who batted first, were dismissed for 19 runs. S/Sergt. Wood and

Q.M.S. New

bacle,

Scots Guards v. Kowloon, Chat-l ham Road, Kowloon.

Division "A" Junior.

A very attractive programme har Guards and the home Club, and re- berry being responsible for the de- Kick-off 2.30 p.m. Recreio v. St. Joseph's, Recreio been arranged for the boxing tour-sulted in a draw.

nament between the 2nd King's Batting first Kowloon, helped by K.O.S.B. v. South China "A" Own Scottish Borderers and H.M.S. a valuable third wicket partnership means of increasing their accom- Sookampoo

"Argus."

between the Rev. R. T. Venn and was to have B. D. Evans, which realized 59 runs, This tournament R.A. v. University. St. Joseph's

taken place at Murray Barracks compiled 122 ruva. South China "B" v. China Ath-te-night, but has been postponed to The Scots Guards replied with letic, South China ground.

to-morrow night (Saturday), be- 101 runs for the loss of 7 wickets ginning at 9 o'clock.

when stumps were drawn. Chap man scored 25 runs and Capt. Chapman also took Tyringham 20.

odation if possible, particularly that of the stand.

ground.

Division "B" Junior.

Kick-off 2.30 p.m. St. Joseph's v. South China "B," Recreio.

The game betwech the Hong Kong Football Club and the Police again, demonstrated the improve- ment which is taking place in the form of the former Club lately, The Police were not at full strength, while the H.K.F.C. also lacked the services of Howard (centre for- ward), and T. Pile turned out for his new club the Police. The H.K.F.C. with McBride partnering Taylor. soon made the Pollee de- fence bring out its best, and there is no doubt the presence of Watson and Stewart has improved the

Hong Kong is well forward with ground side vastly, With Howard back on Saturday the H.K.F.C. three Senior matches while Kow-

Kowloon v. Kung Woo, Kowloon. South Chinn v. Moslems, Club] ground.

Kick-off 4 p.m. South China ground.

Boy Scouts v. Chinese Athletic,

Boxing fans will be well catered for, no fewer than eight "scraps having been arranged, and some interesting fights are promised.

6 wickets for 38 runs, and Har- greaves-Brown (K.C.C.) took 3 for 16 runs.

Scores:-

their forwards are good enough to win. It seems a pity this fine game J. cannot be arranged on the Kowloon F. playing pitch which at present is without a senior match.

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Kowloon C.C. C. Lyal, c and b Stiven

Edwards, c Mayfield, b

Erakina

Rev. R. T. Venin, b Chapman. B. D. Evans, c and b Chap-

man

man

The meeting of Recreio and should face the invincible Athletic loon geta two, and all are likely to Royal Air Force at King's Park Capt. J. E. Drysdale, b Chap. with more confidence than, on the be good contests.

The chief interest on the Hong should provide a real match with Inst occasion the two teams played. Although the Police did not deserve Keng aide will be the meeting of the plenty of good football. The Air

H.K.F.C. and Chinese Athletic on Force are capable of fully extend-Capt. F. G. Bevis, c Tyringham to lose on the day's play by such a

b Chapman large margin, the H.K.F.C. certain- the former's ground at the Valley Ing last year's League leaders and ly were worth their win for there for the second time this season, on with Vernon and Gosand both on B. B. Morton, c Mayfield, h

Stiven was a decision about their various the first occasion the Athletic play. view there should be some really rovements which always spelt dan ng brillant football against

ger

to the

onposing

&

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for

good movements. Another big H. T. Buxton, b Chapman

} good, P. G. Hall, b Chapman defence.cak Club side scored six goals, Recreio crowd is in The players on Saturday appeared but to-morrow Stewart, Watson, afternoon's sport.

A. Hargreaves-Brown, © May-

feld, b Stiven ....... to touch their best form for the Howard and Taylor will be includ

Owing to the Volunteer Camp N. II. Ross, not out season and W. Taylor seeme to im- ed in the local side, and the latter prove each match and is rapidly will be an entirely different pro-Kowloon Reserves and H.K.F.C. Into his old form. position for their clever opponents. Reserves match is postponed, but getting back

The Chinese Athletic are now Pile did well for his new Club in the top of their form, and someone Joseph's go all out if the latter wish the Recreio Reserves will make St.) the same position, and is an ac quisition to the Police who were has got to beat them this season, to maintain their recent successes much in need of a spare forward otherwise all records will go by the In Division "A" of the Juniors. Erskine

board. I think the Athletic will The meeting of the rival Chinese have to fight hard for the points sides at the Valley should also be Stiven and with both sides turning out as interesting; and South China "A" Hargreaves selected at full strength, a game are not expected to cause any sur Chapman well worth watching will result.

prise with the unbeaten Borderera Reserve eleven.

since Hudson's loss.

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The R.A.S.C. replied with, 76 runs. Subsequently the Petty Off- time of drawing stumps had scored cers had another knock and at the

101 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Woods Itit up 42 and Gibroy made

30. not out.

Scores

H.M.S. "Titania.” Button, b Wood Ball, c Wilkinson, b Wood Woods, c and b Newberry Gibroy, b Newberry

Lyden, e Glenny, b Wood

11 Lee, b Wood

Taylor, b Newberry

7 Foord, b Newberry 30 Abnett, b Newberry

Hall, not out

89 Gibba, b Wood

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Scots Guarda

Extras

Total

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Q.M.S. Newberry 'did not but,

Bowling Analysis.

-0. M. R. W.

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Woods Lyden

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Extras

21

HONG KONG C,C. 1st XI v. KOWLOON. C.C, 1st XL

9

7

Total (for 7 wkts.)

Bowling Analysis,

101

Lyal:

O M.. 18%

As expected, the game at Sookum poo between the R.A. and Queen's Regiment produced a crisp, fast game, and a draw would not have discredited the Queen's who, how-

The other Hong Kong games, are With half the League pro Lieut. Meher, c Edwards, b ever, scored in the last few minutes the R.G.A. and South China at Soo-grammes completed chief interest

Lyal kumpoo (which the R.G.A. should centres in the opposition to the

and snatched the points. The Re-win although their opponents are a leaders in the three divisions at Gds. Chapman, c Venn, b.Har- gimental teams are now settling

fast and tricky lot and can put up present.

greaves-Brown Their records are re- down to a steady game and both a big show) and the Police and the markable, especially those of Chi- Capt. Tyrnigham, b Lyal the eleven in this match on Satur-K.O.S.B. on the St. Joseph's ground, nese Athletic, who head the Senior Capt. Graham, b Lyal day showed good football. Excell,

Valley. The latter should be Trim, Leech and Sergeant form the great struggle with the Borderers' the Borderers Reserves, who are

a League and Junior Division "B" and Capt. Erskine, 1.b.w, b Har- backbone of a good aide, whilst for strong favourites at they appear to sweeping the board in Division "A." Gde. Hargreaves, b Hargreaves- the Queen's Richardson, Barclay, have improved in general play these

and Horridge were quite up to their last few weeks. If they field a full KOWLOON FOOTBALL CLUB. team'a raputation as sharpshooters.side they should just get home Larkin was missed, but the Queen's against the Police, who are not yet have several very promising table to do so.

serves who will be given a run be

fore the Shield Competition.

·

At Kowloon the Guards and Kow

First Eleven Team To-morrow.

greaves-Browns

Brown

Lieut. Coghill, not out

The following have been selected On Sunday the full side of the loon match on the Regimental to play for the Kowloon 1st XI Chinese Athletic opposed a Navy ground should attract a large against the Scots Guards to-morrow team on the H.K.F.C. ground be- crowd. Kowloon have. Wheeler on the U.S.R.C. ground. (Kick-off] fore a large crowd. The Athletic back to assist the defence, while the 4 p.m.):-Angus, Wheeler, Dod- pleased their supporters by winning forward line is also reshuffled. But shon, Hedley, Sims, Baldwin, Pile, very comfortably and the match the Guards are now going strong, May, Vickars, Tiernan, and Miles. merely provided them with a little being a hefty and well balanced Reserves: Clark, Muir, and Bliss. Evans practice for more carious work: lot, and although Howloon are cap- The second sleven match has Bargreaves-Brown 60 16 The Naval team included one or two able of a big fight I don't think been postponed."

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