1929-10-25 — Page 9

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1929.

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FOOTBALL GOSSIP gam confident that the Police

IN COLONY

STIFF HURDLE FOR KOWLOON

AGAINST NAVY ›

TO-MORROW'S GAMES

H.K.F.C. ENTERTAIN BORDERERS

THE CHINA MAIL,

GLADIATORS AGAIN!

RACING

STREET PLAYERS' FOOTBALL AN INTERESTING VIŠITOR TO

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"TRAINING" RESUMED

The Glenealy Gladiators are all out this year to wrest the Street will be able to Improve on their pre- Players Football Shield from the vinus showing this season, and hope Hollywood Hotspurs, and for the to see them at least divide the past few days have been in very points Incidentally they were to serious training on their ground, have played the Borderers at Soo-"Dairy Farm more far topside." kumpoo Jast Wednesday but failed to put in an appearance.

The other senior game is between RA. and St. Joseph's at Sookumpoo, and, while the former should win, no great surprise need be felt if the Saints succeed in capturing their first point. In the Junior section By "Roamer"] The third week of the League China "A" still maintain the en- K.O.S.B, Chinese "A" and South Football Season passed off last viable record of not having dropped Saturday without anything very a point. The Borderers are two startling in the way of surprises, matches in hand of the other two, and with little or no reshuffling of however, so have gained a lying the position of Clubs in the League tead. They are playing Chinese tables.

In the First Division the Bor- terers hold a lead of one point, but have played a match more than the Somersets and Kowloon, while Athletic and Navy are two points behind, also with a match in hand. The position at the head of the table is therefore particularly open and will probably remain so for the next week or two.

The best performance of last werk was undoubtedly that of Kow- loon, who gained a most meritorious and well deserved win over South China. The former did not have a particularly successful time kust season, the absence of auch stars

"A" to-morrow at the Stadium and a great game should ensue.. I ex- peet to see the visitors triumph but by the narrowest of margins.

South China "A" appear at Soo- kumpoo against the Gunners' second string, and should maintain their unbeaten record.

In the other Second Division matches the Navy should prove too good for Chinese "B" and Semer sets will probably account for Ewo A division of the points would

This morning the "A," "B," "C" and "D" teams were all out for a

This was

HONG KONG

$100,000 HANDICAP

A great international pool may be opened for the first running of theAgua Caliente $100,000 added handicap at the new track at Agua Callente, Mex., during the coming winter racing season at the border resort, according to James W. "Sunny Jim" Coffroth, dean of American turf magnates, who is a passenger on board the "Malolo".

The race will replace the famous richest purse, which was an annual Coffroth handicap, the world's

feature of the programme of the old Tijuana Jockey club.

MURDERER GIVEN AS INSANE

THOUGHT NOTHING OF CUTTING

A MAN'S THROAT

IDEAS OF RIGHT AND WRONG

The trial of Kung Mei, on a charge

of murdering Wu Tsoi-mel, was con- cluded yesterday

at the Supreme Court before his Lordship the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan.

Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy, Assistant Attorney-Goneral conducted the case

for

the prosecution, And Mr. Leo d'Almada, Junr., instructed by Mesara. Russ & Co., appeared for the defence.

The defence was that the accused

was insane. This was partially sup ported by medical evidence given by Dr. A. Cannon, who said that the pri- soner was suffering from General

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pool similar to the Calcutta for five paralysis of the insane.

"We've talked about opening a

that it might be done this year in years and there is a bare possibility connection with the opening of our new track." Coffroth said. "How ever, there are many complications and several things to be considered before proceeding definitely."

In his summing up his Lordship after dealing with the motive and Issue before the jury was whether the facts of the case, said that the serious

kick around and two rattling fine Kames were witnessed. There was searcity of goal posts, there being enough material with which to erect only three. The one in the middle, games, the goal-keepers standing therefore, had to do service for two

back to back!

no handleap, but the crying shame was the thoughtless ness of pedestrians who insisted on crossing the playing field on their way to town. Many good openings were spoiled in this way by one of these pests crossing in front of goal at the critical moment. As usual the Police were too busy to send a man to the ground to see that the players get a square deal.

Tis already rumoured that the League officials the name

intend to delete of the Hon. C.S.P. as "It's a big venture and somewhat patron because of this lack of con- of a gamble," he mused as he sat sideration on his part, and appoint in a dressing gown in his expensive the Hon. S.C.A. in his place. They suite. "You know the track is about ternational border and to reach it

Although thousands of miles from home on the round-the-Pacific cruise of the "Malolo", Coffreth can hardly await the opening of the $1,000,000 track on December 28- eight days after the cruise ship

docks at San Francisco.

seem likely to result from the meet-believe that this will be to their ad-three and a half miles from the in- ing of Chib and R.A.M.C. and also vantage as they hope to be able to Eastern c. St. Joseph's.

Full fixture list is appended:-

Division I

Club.

as Northey, Simms, and Kernick South China v. Police, Caroline being a disadvantage from which Hill they were slow to recover. They, Hong Kong Club v. K.O.S.B., are going about their work 30 far this year, however, in a most com- mendable manner, and I should not be surprised to see them have a big say in the Championship honours -question at the close of the season. Gillatt and Pile are showing a per-

R.A. v. St. Joseph's, Sookumpoo. Road (or King's Park).

Somerasts v. Recreio, Chatham

Kowloon v. Navy, Kowloon.

Division II

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persuade that gentleman to send a District Watchman to keep order during matches.

when the, alleged crime was commit ∙inan was sane or insane at the time

ted.

It must be clearly proved that at the time of the murder the prisoner was labouring under some defect of reason, disease of the mind, through which he did not know the nature or quality of the act he was doing. Dr. Cannon

had said that he would not say that in

this case the prisoner did not know the nature quality of the crime did not mean he did not know the dif- which he had committed. He had said

and yet at the same time he might do ferentiate between right and wrong something wrong which

aware of.

he was not

by automobile you must pass two or three casinos. That's quite a The fact that the jury had to con- temptation for a gambler. We hope sider was "Why did the prisoner at- Could they won't blow all their money be tempt to cut his own throat?" put

fore having a chance to play the

If this arrangement 18 through with the S.C.A., the Polica will be required to pay "gate money" to enter the ground-and serve them right!

KOWLOON GOLF CLUB

feet understanding at full back, and South China "A", Sookum Qualifying Round For

their play is infusing confidence in- ! to the middle line, with the reault that the latter are proving of assistance to the forwards instead .of concentrating

defensive

tactics.

on

SOMERSETS LEFT WING

The Somersets were another side to do well and fully justify the high hopes which are held of them. Butcher and Baker are playing themselves into what is probably the best left wing in the Colony, while the other forwards are also doing fine work in their respective spheres.

It was not easy to judge either the Borderers or Athletic on last week's performance, for both teams had rather a soft thing on and were

never really extended. Recreio arg a big disappointment so far, while Police have also failed to justify expectations.

TO-MORROW'S PREDICTIONS

poo.

Navy v. Chinese "B", Caroline Club v. R.A.M.C., Club.

Chinese "A" v. K.O.S.B., Stadium. Eastern v. St. Joseph's, Chinese. Ewe v. Somersets, St. Joseph's. Recreio v. Kowloon, King's Park. University v, South China "B", Kowloon.

GAMES SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY

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Club Championship

The following are the starting time at the Kowloon Golf Club on Sunday for the qualifying round of the Club Championship: 9.04.-W. Borrowman and H. G.

Howard.

9.08.-F. X. Remedios and A. T.

Braley.

W.

|9.12.-R. W. Sapsed and H.

Page. 9.16.-J. S. Smith and A. Eastman. 5.20.-J. H. Austin and E. da Roza. 9,24-A, A. Dand and W. S. Hillyer. 9.28.-J. O. McLaggan, and H.

Overy.

The following will represent the Kowibon 1st team versus Royal Navy on home ground on Saturday, kick off at 4.30 p.m.-Nicholls; Gillett, Pile; Hedley, Dowaman, 3.32.-D. Bliss:. Pile: Gallaher. Easterbrook,

races."

be said that he knew that he had done something wrong. Because the prisoner said he did not see anything did not mean he did not know the dif- wrong In cutting a man's throat, it

ference between right and wrong. He was not insane even if he did not know

The new track and increased in terest in racing over America no doubt will mean more and better horses for the programine, and larger purses," Coffroth said. the difference between right and

"The present plan is to run about wrong. Before they came to a decision

The jury returned their verdict of "Guilty, but insane," without retiring, unanimous. the foreman announcing that it was ordered to be detained during His The prisoner was then Majesty's pleasure.

FUNERAL OF SHOT

SOLDIER

ANTI-PIRACY GUARD BURIED AT HAPPY VALLEY

80 days, although that will depend that the man was insane, they had to upon developments. We look for-; satisfy themselves that he did not know ward to a fine season. Prosperity the nature or quality of the offence at is continuing in America and people the time it was committed. have an inherent desire to gamble." He pointed out that racing was meeting with favour even in places that formerly were opponed to the sport. He recalled the short Ameri can Legion programme this summer at Gresham, Ore., near Portland as an instance of "new fan" interest. "But you can't put over racing without the backing of the law," he said. "We tried at Tanforan near San Francisco without success. I think the majority of people enjoy good horse races and in timo legle- latures of many states will no doubt

L/Bdr. E BELLERBY, RA. legalise the use of Parl Mutuel

ing game 14 years ago this Thanks fleavy Battery, Hoyal Artillery, took machines."

of The funeral

Lance Bom- "Sunny Jim" started in the rac-bardier E. Beilerby, of tha 20th giving. Previously no was connect piace yesterday afternoon at the Pro- anded with boxing in Califorula but testant cemetery, Happy Valley.

took over an interest in the Tijuana Jockey club when long bouts were voted out. The old Tijuana Jockey club, of which he was president, He accidentally shot himself last has been diamantfed. He is asso- | Wednesday afternoon, whilst the vessel ciated with Baron Long, Wirt Bow- was at sea.

Full military honours were accorded man and James N. Crofton in the

track, the fashionable to the dead soldier at the funeral.

Burial Service gambling casino at Agua Caliente and other border interests.

C. Wilson and J. D.

Thomson.

McKelvic, Miles. Reserve: Eastman. 9.86.-J. McKelvie and T. J.Price

·KOWLOON v. RECREIO

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9.40-J. Mackintosh and J.J.

Cameron. 9.44.-W. Groves, A. A. Lopes The following "will represent the

F. E. Remedios. Kowloon second eleven versus Club 9.52.-F. E. Skinner and A.

The attendances at to-morrow's de Recreio on Recrico ground on games will probably suffer on ac-Saturday, kick off at 3 p.m. sharp.- enunt of the counter attraction at Angua; Hannan, Hast; Seddon, Happy Valley, but those who re Springett,

Campbell; Eastman,

da Roza.

CRICKET

W.

main loyal to soccer will, I feel Spary, Moss, Coates, Bickford. Re-Volunteers v. Craigen-new sure, be amply repaid by a visit to serves: Moore and Morgan. some of the matches which have been arranged.

CLUB 2ND XI. v. R.A.M.C.

gower C.C.

The following will represent the

Kowloon entertain the Navy on the Railway Ground, and this in The following players have been Volunteers on Sunday, in an all day itself should prove a great strug aclected to represent the Club 2nd game at Craigengower C.C. against glo. The home team have another XI veraus R.A.M.C. on the Club the C.C.C. commencing at 11 am. stiff job on hand, but after last ground, kick off at 3 p.m., on Satur (Meet at H.K.C.C. at

10.30 am. week's success they will face the day.-J. B. Wilson, Raliton, Potou- sharp) - issue with every confidence and I loff; Hooper, Puncheon, Krilovsky; 0. Moor (Captain), J. E. Richard- expect to see them emerge vic- Smith, Bell, J. M. Wilson, White, son, R. N. Wood, W. D. Folley, J. A. torious by a narrow margin.

Coppin. Reserves: Stoker and Summera, A. D. Coppin, W. C.

Another First Division game to Sloan.

be decided on the mainland fa be

tween Someraets and Recreio. The

match is down in the H.K.F.A. fx-

ture list for the Chatham Road SCHOOL FOOTBALL

ground, but I hear that the venue

will probably be altered to King's Park. I hope that this is the case

for the former ground is hardly in

a fit condition for senior football.

Central Boy Beat the Somersets

Hung, D. R. Kelly, N. A. E. Mackay, C. A. L. Rickett, and J. D. Hutchison.

BOXING SUSPENSIONS

INQUEST ON NAVAL COMMANDER

JURY AND LIGHTING OF PIER

DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT

The deceased was a member of the

anti-piracy guard on board the ss. "Kum Sang."

The burial service was conducted by Rev. C. Scott Little, Senior Chaplain to the Forces, and the following of. cers from the Royal Artillery, were present:-

Major Tuke, commanding 20th Heavy Battery, R.A., Major Hewson, commanding 12th Heavy Battery R.A., Captain Crouch, Lieut. Wolfe- Barry, Lieut. Sugden, representing Command. Headquarters and parties from 20th, 12th and 31st Heavy Bat- teriea A firing party was provided by the dead soldier's own battery, the 20th Heavy.

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Genaro."-Router. Battalion the Somerset Light Infantry. Hong Kong F.C. entertain the After a fast and even game, the Borderers at Happy Valley and will school won by 6 goals to two. Frad make a great attempt to atone for Fowler penetrated the soldiers' defence last week's defent. I doubt their no fewer than four times, his shooting boing accurate and well placed. ability to hold the leaders, however, Throughout the game the school boys although there may not be much combined well, and a high standard of in it at the finish.

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This victory is 'ths biggest win the school has enjoyed to date at football.

South China v. Police at Caroline Hill should provide a keen strug

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