1928-02-27 — Page 11

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1928.

SCOTLAND WINS.

"SUNDAY HERALD" CUP FINAL.

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THE CHINA MAIL,

R.A.F.

Police

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R.A.

SIGNORINETTA.

DEATH OF 100 TO 1 DERBY WINNER

Alexander was now away with a first to become dangerous, and Silva net. sparkling run, but finished badly, was called upon to save a nasty drop R.A.F. forward line combined very superiority, the Recrelo Reserves

Vernon-and-Birch in the and China attacked, Rodger saving shot from Kornick. Shortly follow-well together, and there appeared fielding a very weak side.

From the start the RA. shewed in great style from Wong Pak-ing this Reed had hard luck with a to bo a completo understanding be-scored early through Gill, the con- cheong. Scotland now had their nice shot, which Bilva covered well. tween them, as time and again they tre forward adding another with, a opponents held and MeKelvie was Kowloon were striving hard to get loft the opposing defence guessing very fine shot which Brown handled A FINE GAME.

not giving the Chinese right wing the first goal, but Silva in the with their clever play. Despite but could not atop. any rope at all. The big event in Saturday's crossed to Aird, the inside right fed safe game, as time and again he still tried hard, and shortly before ponents' goal in the second half and

The ball being Recreio's goal was playing a very the 5 goals in arreurs the Police. football programme was the final forward to Campbell who crossed was called upon to save some hot the end they scored their second with strong forward play added sensational hundred to one Derby of

The R.A. bombarded their op-

OTHER FAMQUS VICTORS. match in the "Sunday Herald" to Toal. Pau saved International Charity Cup com-ficently, but MicClinchey, following Northey had bad luck with a nice Taylor from 30 yards range.

magui-shots from the opposing forwards, goal, as the result of a fine drive by four more goals. Recreio were ups, band of the Oaks two days Singeringtta, the winner of the petition, which was won by Scot-up, netted with a fine phot. lund over China by four clear Alexander netted immediately Recreio now began to attack and this, with the R.A.F. fully deserve forwards.

heador, which just wont wide. The final whistle came shortly following could do nothing against the R.A.

The outweighted and outclassed and later, died at The Durdans, Epsom. gon The result crented a sur-after, the goal being disallowed for Angus was forced to drop to his ing their big win. prise, many soccer enthusiasts handling by Campbell, but Scotland knees

She was buried in that part of the anticipating that. China had a came again very strong and follow-Silva-Netto.. A clever movement to save a hard drive by

Maltby, Downman, Gill and Davey three horses which won the Derby' Lestate, containing the graves of the good chance of winning.

ing good work by Aird and Camp-on the Kowloon right wing almost

were very prominent for the RAJ for Lord Rosebery-Ladas, Sir Mr. A. T Hamilton, Chairman bell. Toal scored Scotland's fourth brought about a goal, but Silva:

who folded a strong team of the Hong Kong Football Asso- goal. China's best chance near thef saved well, although he was forced

Victor, Pinna, Souza and Pereira the graves of other horses which and visto, and Cicero. There are also cintion, after the Cup had been end was a fine effort by Suan, who to concede a corner; but nothing]

did well for Recreio, presented to the captain of Scot- gave Rodgers a chance to show his came of it. Northey, in this half

R. A. Res. land's team, remarked that over powers, the Club goalie saving in was well marked, and consequently $7,000 had been given to charity great style. is the

result of these Cup the end and were much superior in though his passes

Scotland pressed to couldn't make much headway, al- matches. Last year's efforts pro- the closing stages.

to his wings dused $3,500 and it was expected

were always well placed. Sims at that this year's figures would be

centra half was playing his usual dashing game, and his perfect for-round before the International "B" team secured a good lead over

Referee: Mr. Hutchings. double those of 1927.

ward passes always enabled the for witnessed a very bright game, and goals at the interval. The "A" team There were two matches in the

wards to make valuable ground. Chinese Athletic surprised their scored twice in the second half, At Caroline Hill the South China senior division of the League, the steadiness of their opponents' The Recreio had a very good chance supporters in winning well against however, to which their opponents match, drew a huge crowd, who their Clubmates, leading by three and both produced surprises, defence told the tule and Scotland to open the scoring when Ward. St. Joseph's and reducing the lead replied with another, thus winning Kowloon defeating Recreio by gradually wore their four goals to 'nil (Northey scored ponents down to a very subdued at close range. Shortly following

clever up from a nice pass by Silva, shot wide of the runners up. all of them) and the Air Force finish. swamping the Police to the tune of six goals to two..

by four goals to two.

Four junior division games took place. The Artillery were altogether too good for the Recreio and Kowloon had the best of matters with St. Joseph's College.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE.

Comment.

The result was a big surprise, as from the start China with the light football, showed dazzling pace, but

Hong Kong League Junior Division "A."

CHINESE ATHLETIC v. ST. JOSEPH'S.

This match played on the Club

this the half time whistle came with}

The teams were:- Rodger was very safe in

the the score sheet blank, and the play Lai Wat-man, Woy Shul-wo, Ng Chinese Athletic: Yik Chan-poy, Scots Guards, played a great de- side. Scottish goal and First,

of the slightly in favour of the Kowloon Po-lam, Ho Choliu, Chan Chow- fensive game. served them well. Stewart played had the better of the exchange, and tai.

Scotland's backs On resuming the Kowloon team Kau. Cheong Kam-chuen, Sah Puf- hui, Ah Fong. Shan Sal-hong. Ip his best game of the season, his Xavier and Souza in the Recreio' football showing rare judgment, defence had a busy time

St. Joseph's: Rocha, Ward, Leo- in supnard, Hider, Skinner, Omar, Omar,

After Referee: Mr. Mackie.

and the Scottish captain never pressing the determined attack of Leonard; Currie, Aycock, Wilson. spared himself. He was well sup-the ported by the untiring MaBride and some clever movements on the Kow-

Kowloon forwards. International Churity Cup Final. McKelvie, their defence being ex-leon left wing the ball

tremely sound.

Scotland ..... China

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H.K. League Division I.

H.K. Police

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Kawloon .... 4 Recrein

R.A.F.

H.K. League Juntor (“A”) Division.

Chinese Athletic St. Joseph's Col R.A.......... 6 Recreio

S. China "A".. 2 South China "B"

R.K. League Junior (“B”) Division.

Kowloon...... St. Joseph's "B" International Charity Cup Final.

SCOTLAND v. CHINA.

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There was a great crowd at the Valley when the following teams lined out, every seat in the Standa being occupied long before the kick off.

centre.

F.

Scotland

Recreio Res....................

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SOUTH CHINA "A" v. SOUTH CHINA "B"

Hong Kong League Junior Division ‘'B.”

KOWLOON v. ST. JOSEPH'S.

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Kowloon ground on Saturday, and This match was played on the reaulted in an easy win for the home side by 6 goals to 2.

of St. Joseph's.

carried Lord Rosebery's colours to success in classle races, and near- by is the grave of Amato, which won the Derby in 1849 for Sir GII- bert Heathcote, the former owner and occupier of The Durdana.

Signertnetta was 23, and for the

trelli. So little was known about her that bookmakers were ready to past three years had been a pen

iny all sorts of fancy prices against sioner at The Durdans. Italian nobleman, Chevalier Ġinis- Signorinetta was owned by the

her winning the Derby.

There was dead silence for some time after the numbers went into the frame. People consulted their raee-carde, and there was remark- able outburst of cheering when the Count was presented to the King.

A different story has to be told of the Oaks, which Signorinetta also won two days later. Book- makers took no chances and made the filly a 3 to 1 chance.

Unorthodox Training.

Chevalier

un-

St. Joseph's were without several came to regular players, Barrios and South Northey, who made Forward, Scotland's big man was with his shot, which left the goal-Athletle pressed hotly at the start, this through Cabe. Shortly before George Blackwell is said to have

St. Joseph's were the first to no mistake being notable absentees, McClinchey, who played brilliant keeper absolutely helpless.

score through Lezama. Kowloon The however drew level shortly after trahed

Ginistrefli himself football, his unselfish feeding and one goal up Kowloon now had mat heating Rocha. St. Joseph's attack-the lead, Iau Tong scoring with a paration. His methods were

With a long kick by Lai Wai-man at back half time St. Joseph's again took helped in the completion of her pre- Signorinetta, although general tactics being a great factor ters all their own way, and excepted through Currie, but the centre nice shot. The interval whistle orthodox, and to some extent amus in Scotland's brilliant victory. well after Campbell, who gave to the Recreio's half.. Northey

Aird was a big worker and looked part of Recreio, play was confined China cleared.

for an occasional breakaway on the forward delayed his final shot, and came with the score 2-1 in favouring, but he had the satisfaction of polished display.

The Athletic scored again follow- again, had hard luck when from the ing a nice forward movement, Chan

led, for the only two other mares to kick off he gained possession, and Choi beating Rocha with a

accomplishing with Signorinetta a ran through, putting in a fine shot placed cross shot and Ip Kau, the

Epsom have been Eleanor and Blink feat that has but twice been equal- Kowloon's second goal came shortly Athletic's third, St. Joseph's being ex-that just went wide of the mark old Athletic forward, scored the with a well placed shot. From now Bonny.

well

have won both Derby and Oaks at

clever movement on the part of following this as the result of a well down at the interval. Northey, whose shot at close range team recovered somewhat, but Omar In the second half the College added the third and fourth gonia in position and the chance was lost. gave Silva no chance. Northey was forced behind when in a good

ners, and Recreio fighting gamely to China Athletic won a bright game quick succession, and full time Yik Chan saved a penalty, Currie came with Howloon deserving win-kicking straight at the goalle and

by 8 clear goals.

Toal was dashing and generally there when wanted, and led the line 2tremely good in flashes and dan well, whilst Alexander was

gerous on the attack.

China were well served in goal by Pau, who played a great game, and had no chance with the goals, and Ng Kam-chuen was the botter of an overworked pair of backs.

China's gruciling day, but Lam Yuk-ying

wing halves had and Leung Yuk-tong were opposed to very strong forwards and were beaten oftener than uanal. erratic and below form. Wong Sui-wa at centre half was

the end."

Kowloon Recreio

Teams

FLA.F. v. POLICE,

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better than they did in the first level again, Cabo beating the goalie On resuming Kowloon showed up

on Kowloon were the superior team, half, and were not long in drawing

to 6 against St. Joseph's 2. Frempux brought their final total and further goals by Pearne (3) and

Kowloon

St. Joseph's

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2.

AT CRAIGENGOWER,

BACHELORS' ANNUAL DANCE.

The well-known

Craigengower

Was

hundreds, including a large percent age of ladies. Many pairs took the The gathering numbered several

Roor for every dance, to excellent music supplied by the Regent Or- chestra, and the Hall was well fill-

ed.

DID NOT FINISH.

MIST SPOILS SATURDAY'S YACHTING.

The Presented Cups race for cruisers at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club was started on Saturday afternoon, but on account of the mist none of the craft came in by

off, to be sailed on a future date. 6 o'clock, the official finishing time | The race was consequently called,

ELECTRIC COURSING:

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Sitting-out accommodation was

Brisbane, Jan. 4. The shareholders of the Queens- arranged on the Club grounds, thus land Electric Coursing Association ensuring the comfort of all. The agreed at an extraordinary general decorated for the occasion, the pany in liquidation. The company whole being well illuminated with has been conducting tin hare races Club building was very effectively meeting to-day to place the com-

spent by all who attended, and dane Greyhound Coursing Association, cuaningly arranged electric light. at Wooloongabba, but will not con- A very enjoyable evening was duct any further events. The ing continued until the wee ama' hours.

Scotland: Rodger (Club); Hirst (Guards) and Gardner (K.O.S.B.);!

The Athletic Reserve team gave McBride (Club). Stewart (Club). Suen, were ever

the best display-for the season, the The Chinese left wing, Chan and McKelvie

forwards giving a good exhibition (Kowloon); Campbell were closely watched

dangerous, but

and the defence was very sound. (K.O.S.B.). Alrd (Guards). Toal Pak-cheong tried hard in the cen- and Wong

Lai Wai-nian, Woy Sha-wo and Ip hospitality was once more in evi- (K.O.S.B.). McClinchey (K.O.S.B.), tre to keep the line together but

Kau, all old frat team players, were dence on Saturday evening. when Revd. Alexander (K.O.S.B.) Lau Mow was weak and Teo Kwai Leggett, Welch. Banks, Robbins, Leonard and Hider played well.

RA.F.-Avery, Morrison. Arlett, Omar, China: Pau Kau-ping. Ng Kamshing suffered in consequence, al- Birch, Vernon, Armitage, Parsons St. Joseph's missed their regular

In good form. For St. Joseph's the annual bachelors' dance chuen. Lai Yuk-tat. Leung Yeuk though the outside right put over

outsido right, Wilson, held at the Club, tong. Wong Sui Wa, Lam Yuk-ying, some fine centres.

Police-Entall, Taylor, Sherry centre forward and the forward line THO Kwai-shing, Lau Mow, Wong

Brittain,

Oreta. Pak-cheong, Suen Kam-shun, Chan

Cup Presented.

Jessop, Pennell, Forbes, Cornwall, Noonan,

Pile, was disjointed. After the match the Scottish Jiwong-iu.

The R.A.F. secured an easy two Referee: Mr. J. Baldwin, Lines-with the Cup by Mrs. Dyer, wife the large margin of 6 goals to 2R.A. RESERVES v. RECREIO RES. captain, J. Stewart, was presented points by defeating the Police by

China Athletle ... 3 St. Joseph's men:-\fesars,

Smith Mackie.

and of the President of the H.K.F.A.They fully deserved their win, as Scotland kicked off amidst a replica of the Interport Cup which, ing opportunity, whereas the Police teams lined out:

who himself was presented with a they took advantage of every scor great scene of excitement, the ball following custom, was the result of showed up poorly in front of goal.

At Sookumpoo -being flashed to Chan on the wing. Hong Kong's victory in the Inter-

the following who was applauded for a splendid port v. Shanghai at Hong Kong lastly even. The Police were the first Oliver, Gill, McDonough, French.

R.A.: Fletcher, Oliver, Maltby, The game opened with play fair-Seal Downman, Rodgers, Davey, China meant business, and year. the ball which was new and very Both recipients were enthusiasti- with a nice header, which just went Noronha, Oliveira, Pinna, Pereira,

to attack, and Noonan had hard fuck light, was sent from wing to wing cally greeted with much cheering. in bewildering fashion.

Recreio: Brown, Xavier, Victor, Mfr. A. T. Hamilton, Chairman of had a glorious chance to open the

over. Shortly after this the Police Xavier, Souza, Castro, Roza. were through. Toal sending first the Hong Kong F.A., mentioned scoring, when Forbes from a nice outside, and following a fine for-that since the inception of the centre by Pile missed the ball at ward movement by China, Rodger "unday - Cup over $7,000 very short range. The R.A.F. now

Referee: Mr. Presley. saved well from Chan again.

Scotland were not starting as

had been donated to Charities as got into their stride and some very fast as their opponents, and Tso last year's effort had realised by the forwards. Birch had hard a result of the Competition, and pretty movements were carried out Kwai-shing was rolled over by $3,500. It was expected that this luck with a hard drive that struck Gardner in the nick of time. Scot- year's matches would produce pre- the crossbar and rebounded into land relieved and McClinchey shot bably double that amount, a state play, and shortly following this by the post, but China came again,ment that was greeted with loud Vernon put in a nice shot that just and clever work by Suen nearly let applause. China through, Rodger and Hirst being fully extended to clear their presented to Mrs. Dyer by little and were rewarded for their efforts, A lovely bouquet of flowers was in this strain throughout this half went wide. The R.A.F. continued goal. Danger threatened China on Miss Hollands. Scotland's right, McClinchey feed- ing Alexander and the winger sent

A Great Day.

when after about 80 minutes' play At the Hong Kong Football Club

Vernon, from a nice pass by Armit- over a lovely centre which Fau following the match, the "Sunday" had pe difficulty in beating the China again attacked, the game Scottish Team members, preceded appeared to put more go into the Herald Cup was filled and all the goalie at short range. This goal Lau Mow headed outside, when well a great reception, were called out strove hard to get on level terms, at this stage being very even and by Captain Jim Stewart, who had Police, as their forwards combined placed.

much better, and although they and received with cheers, while the the half time whistle came with the Scotland were nearly through,Cup was passed around. Campbell heating his half back in supporters had a great day and the RAF leading by the only goal.

Scottish

cleared well.

fine style, but Ng Kam-chuen ran victory is a memorable one in the

across and saved.

The Scottish football records of the Colony.

half-backs had been having a gruell-

On resuming the R.A.F. continu- ed their determined attacks, and as

a result the lead was increased by Vernon, who netted with

a good

ing time up to now, but Stewart H.K. League Division L. shot. Almost immediately from the

Was playing Scotland

A great

game. gradually asserted

superiority. and McClinchey sent Alexander away. The Padre cross-

ed in the nick of time for Aird to

head Scotland's first goal.

KOWLOON v. RECREIO.

Teams:- Kowloon.-

Angus,

China retaliated desperately and Suen seat Tso drahing along the Dodshon, Hedley, Sims, wing, but Hirst cleared with a fine Reed, Kernick, Northey, header, the Guards right back play-. Eastman.

Recreio M..

kick off the Police reduced the lead, Cornwall heading through, well out of Avery's reach, Play continued in favour of the R.A.F., however, and it wasn't long before! Vickers, hot giving the goalie no chance. Wheeler, they added their third, Birch's]

Muir, The Police strove hard to again re ing a great game at this stage.

duce the lead, but their determined Scotland came again and Camp-Souza, Carvalho, A. Remedios, again by the R.A.F.'s sound de Silva, Xavier, rashes were checked time and bell crossed for Toal to add to H. C. Remedios, Rocha, Ward, J. fence. The RAF. went further Scotland's score close in, and in a Silva, B. Gosano, Silva-Netto. thrilling finish to the first half This league fixture, played on goalie with a well placed shot. ahead, when Birch again beat thủ Chian attacked and will only Kowloon's ground, resulted in a win With the score 4-1 against them, Rodger to beat Low Mow put out for the home side by the large the Police were trying hard to re olds-a big chance missed.

margin of goals to nothing, duce the lead, but their efforts Scotland thus led 2-0 at the in- Northey was the match-winner, were of no avail, as the Air Fores terval.

securing all 4 goale in the second were now having matters, all their half,

Kowloon lost the toss, and as the result of a fine shot by own way, and their fifth goal came Northey set the game going with a Vernon. The RAF, however, did pass to Mule, who in turn passed not seem to be content, they

4 A Hot Half. The game restarted et "equally as hot a pace as the first half, and Pau saved well from Hewart and, following a great run by Chen on the Chinese loft, Hirst made a masterly clearance with Chisa for wards all up.

up...

back to Sims. The opening stages went further ahead shortly after pon-

of the game was fairly even with cards, Vernon again being, both teams taking a long time to sibir, kia shut hitting the inside of settle down. Kowloon were the the upright and roll!

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