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FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1929.

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FOOTBALL

TO-MORROW'S LIST OF LEAGUE MATCHES

FIGHT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

By "Rover"]

winners should be Kowloon, Small Units, K.O.S.B., South China "A" the Navy, and the R.A.F.

BOXING

SCOTTISH BORDERERS

F.M.S. "HERMES”.

THE CHINA MAIL,

An interesting boxing tourng- ment between men of the King's, Own Scottish Borderers and H.M.S. "Hermes" was held at Murray Barracks last night. Competition was keen, but all the bouts were cleanly fought and in The League Tables to date area wholesome sporting spirit.

First Division

League Tables

As follows:-

Division 1.

R.A. v. South China, Sookumpas. | Reervin- Referee: C.P.O. Cowan, R.N.

Goala,

F: W. D. L. F. A, Pts. 15 10 2 3 30 17 22 14 8 5 1 31 18 21 15 9 8 340

46 13 21 .16 3 3 3 23 15 2

15 6 1 8 28 22 13 6 37 38 34 13 .15 4 6 8 12 21 13 .13 0 0 7 20 28 12 14 2 5 7 18 20 1

146 3 5 36 10

The official Longue programme for to-morrow is as follows:-

S. China

Athletic

Quenn's

Kick-off, 4.15 p.m.

Police H.O.S.B.

Royal Navy

Kowloon

Chinese Athletic v. Club de Re-RA

creio, H.K.F.C. ground.

L.S.B.A. Atkinson, R.N.

Navy v. 1.K.F. Club,

Referee: Small Units 15 0 0 15

Second Division Caroline

Goals.

P. V. D. L.

Royal Navy K.O.S.B.

10 14 11

.17 14 1 2

80 17 20

Queen's

Athletic

R.A.F.

Hill. Referee: Mr. F. Smith.

Kowloon v. Small Units, Kowloon F.C. Referce: Captain Austin, M.M.. M.C., R.A..

Division II,

Kick-off 15 μm.

Kowloon v. South China "B". Kowloon F.C. Referee: Mr. Willis. Small Units v. Club de Recreio, Suokumpco. Refereo: Sgt. Leeg.

K.O.S.E. Ros. v. St. Joseph's. Chatham-road. Referee: c.r.o.j

Craig, R.N.

H.K.F.C.

0

F. A. Pts. 73 15 24

18 12 2 2 56 18 20 13 9

3 30 13 18.

39 37 16

32 14

3. China "B" 10 2 8 26 39 14 St.

Joseph's 17 22 34 Eastern 15 3 5 11 Kowloon

18 3 6 8 18. 52 11 B.c

15 4 2 9 9 23 53 13 Kecrelo

.16 1 2 10 20 48 10 S. China "A" 17 18 R 13. 38 10 23 67 10 Small Units 19 7 4 11

Jettings On Saturday, March 16, the

Shield will take place, the draw being as follows:-

South China "A" v. R.A., Caro- second round of the Hong Kong line Hill. Referee: Mr., Cronale.

Navy Res,. v. Chinese AthlLle. Navy ground, H.V. Roferes: P.0.- Bunting, R..

R.A.F. v. Eastern, King's Park.poo Referee: Mr. Mose.

1st Division Somerset Regt. v. R.A, Sookum-

Chinese Athletic v. Kowloon, Club ground.

South China v. Royal Navy, Caroline Hi11.

Recreio v. Police, King's Park.

2nd Division

Navy v. Police, Caroline Hill, Somersets v. South China "B", Sookumpoo.

P.W.D. Chinese v. Chinese "B", Club ground.

K.O.S.B. v. R.A.F., Kowloon F.C. ground.

At Sookumpoo the R.A. meet South China A.A. The latter, after going strongly for the League Championship, have struck a bad patch, and are experiencing a lean time us regards League points, having only won three points in the last five matches. From almost certain winners of the League, al though still on top, South China's chances are shaky. A return to their best form before the close of) The Police v. Recreio match will the season should give them anot be played is Police are at pre- sporting chance of finishing on top sent in Shanghai, and Recreio are even now. Their progress from the last position on the League last year to potential winners this year, with practically the same side is a bright feature of this season's foot- With all their players on ball. the young side they should in future seasons be a big force, The R.A.. ever good fighters, will fully extend the present fenders; but South China, If in form, should sécure the points.

In

The Somersets

The "Hermes" men won eight out of the twelve bouts on the programme,

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LAWN TENNIS

8. E. GREEN V. J. G. LAWRIE

One of the finest games played in this season's tennis tourna ment' was witnessed last night, when S. E. Green got the better of J. G. Lawrie in three sets of 34 games. It was one of the few games we have seen this year which we wished to be longer. The Colony's former champion, who was playing in something like his old form, kept placing his At the conclusion of the con- swift low forehand and backhand tests, small cups were presented drives first into one corner and to the winners by Lieut.-Col. L. J. then into the other with great Comyn. Officer Commanding the skill and accuracy, and it was well King's Own Scottish Borderers. for his opponent that he had a Prizes were also presented to Pri-long reach and agility, else the vate Shea and Private Gardner match would have soon been over. as the best losers;

As is usual In Green's matches it was a base line duel, though it was anything but monotonous to the large crowd of spectators who gave the players a great ovation. Although Green's Ber- vice has lost some of ita 1914-18 sting it was much more formid- able than Lawrie's. Lawrie stood- up well to Green's hurricane shots And was content to let his oppon- ' Fent give away points. He post- sesses a good forehand drive and a useful volley. He might have exploited the latter more than he did. It is only fair to add that this ding dong match was excel- lently umpire.

He described the fights as having been spirited, with what might be called plenty of fire and

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In conclusion, Col. Comyn thanked Mr. A. Murdoch, of the Boxing Association, for officiating at the contests.

Full results are given below, K.O.S.B. men being named first in each case :---

Batamweights

¡

Result: S. E. Green beat J. G. Lawrie 7-5, 5-7, 6-4.

Full results yesterday were:- Open Singles.-M. K. Lo re ceived a walk over from T. Isomura.

S. E.

Club Championship. Green beat J. G. Lawrie 7-5, 6-7, 6-4,

Handicap Singles "E."-G. N. de Man (owe 2/6) beat J. H. Ash- worth (Ser.) 6-4, 6-4,··

Handicap Doubles. G. W. Sewell and G. C. « Grove (owe 15/1) beat T. L. Christie and D. J. Gilmore (rec. 15) 6-2, 8-6,

Handicap Doubles. Com. and Mrs. F. C. Baker (Scr.) beat E. J. R. Mitchell and Mrs. Carnegie (rec. 2/6) 6-9, 4-6, 6-4.

To-day's Games The list of matches for this afternoon is as follows:-

also leaving the Colony shortly movement. The Battalion might for a series of Portuguese Inter- have yet another opportunity of port matches in the Northern Port. renewing the contest next autumn Open Singles.-S. A. Rumjahu Interest wil be aroused by the before they left the Colony. But v. W. C. Hung; T. Honda v. J. not they Barrow; M. W. Lo v. H. Yoshida. initial appearance of the new Re- whether they did or giment, the Somersets, who are would carry away with them plea. Handicap Singles "A."— G. W. Sewell (owe 16/1) v. R. K picking up the Queen's League re-sant memories of the "Hermes."

Valentine (rec. 1/6).` cords and continuing where the latter leave off. have not heraided their approach with tales of great deeds, but they have a useful "soccer" side, and, like the Borderers, will play them The Chinese Athletic and Club selve's

The local football. de Recreio match ot H.K.F.C.Somersets may not impress at first ground will attract the crowd, as the Queen's Regiment did, but where the the Athletic should they will put up a good show in gather the points. From a the remaining League matches. shaky start they have jumped right into their brilliant form of last

their victory season,

over the Navy last week being as smart as it was unexpected. The Recreio, however, are good lasters, and Gosano and his team always play their best against their local rivals. They had the better of a draw in the last game at King's Park but to-morrow the Athletic will start favourites and should get the points.

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TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW

Club v. Navy Club: Edwarda: Holt. Bishop; Stewart, McBride; Wallington, Watson.. Alexander, Scott, Tram- bitzky, and Coppin,

Kowloon v. Small Units Kowloon (From): Angus; Rob son, Pile; Dowman, Easterbrook, Bliss: Eastman, Hedley, Morgan, McKelvie and Miles. Reserve: Spary.

The Navy meet the Club and Chinese Athletic v. Recreio should secure the points. At pre- sent they can field a strong team. The result last week was a keen disappointment to them, although they sportingly admitted that the Athletic played the superior game. If the Club secure a point to- morrow they will do well. Navy will be without MacGregor and Tilley, but can still field a

Athletic: Chan Sik-put; Wong Shiu-woo, Lai Yuk-tat; Ho Cho-yin, Wong Shin-wa, Lam Yuk-ying; Ng Kam-chuen, Sek Pui-tin, Wong Pak-chung, Suen Kam-ahun (capt.), Chan Kwong-yiu.

strong sido,

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The

South Chiria v. R.A.

South China: Tau Kaping L Tin-sang, Lau Kan; Leung Yin- chiu, Leung Wing-tak, Leang Wing chiu: Tsang Shiu-leung, Fung King-cheung, Wong Mee-shun, Lau Kowloon entertain Small Units Mau. Ip Pak-wa. at the Railway ground and should Kowloon Res. v. South China "B" win. They have progressed dur Kowloon Reserves: Nicholls; ing the last few matches and areMoore, Hast; Seddon, Campbell, now playing a good game. As Davles; Hannan, McIntyre, Moss, their

probable Shield team for Waddington, and King. Reserves: Saturday 'week will be on duty to Angus, and White. morrow the performance will be watched with interest.

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Rudolph

Lehmann,

famous rowing coach, has died at The Second Division programme, the age of 73. The obituary columns with the Navy and the K.O.S.B. in mall week also include "Billy" running a.neck and neck race, is Williams, the old West Bromwich full of interest. Both have worthy footballer, and Harry Austin, the opponents to-morrow, Probable veteran of the Eton cricket staff.

Handicap Doubles, H. V. Parker and L. A. R. Duncan (Scr.) v. E. R. and T. J. Price (rec. 15); E. J. R. Mitchell and G. R. Horridge (rec. 8/6) v. G. N. de Man and C. Stigter (rec. 4/6); A.. H. Penn and A. C. I. Bowker Bandsman Johnston lost to (rec. 15) v. J. L. Bonnar and

V. W. L. Stanion (rec, 8/6). A. B. Sills on points.

Tournament at Canton Playing in the final of the Ladies' Open Championship Doubles of Canton during the week, Mrs. C. E. Watson and Miss Margaret Hogg defeated Misa Wong and Miss Tang Chi-ho by 6-2, 6-2.

Bandsman McConnell

beat

A. B. Rawlings on points.

Featherweights

Private McGuire, beat Scott on points.

Pte. Merignac lost to Sears on knock out in the round.

Boy

Tel. first

Lightweights Private Shea lost to. A. B. Smith on points.

Private Gardner lost to A. B. O'Dell on knock out after an extra round of one minute.

Light-Heavyweight Piper Smith lost to A. B. Swan on knock out in the third round.

Middleweights

Pte. Wolley lost to Marine

Woolford on points.

Pte. Spalding beat A. B. Gibbs on points.

Welterweights

L/C. Malcolm beat A. B. Webb

on knock out in the second round Trimming on knock out in the eccond round.

Private Clerke lost to A. B.

Private Heggerty lost to Lead- ing Stoker Moorish on points.

HOCKEY

K.B.S.F.P.A. TO MEET H.M.S. "SUFFOLK”

The final of the Ladies' Singles Championship will take place on Monday between Mrs. Watson and Miss Virginis Blick.

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The following will represent the match against the R.A.0.C. on 'Varsity 2nd XI in a League Saturday at 2 p.m. sharp at Pok- fulum.-F. Hiptoola (Captain), }; M. B. Osman, H. T. Barma, A Baker, A. Sulieman, S. R. Kermani K. T. Loke, G. E. Yeoh, A. A. Aziz, and K. P. Gan.

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