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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1929.

SWIMMING

Presentation of V.R.C. Prizes

A SOCIAL EVENING

FOOTBALL

Division II.

SOMERSETS v. EASTERN

THE CHINA MAIL,

preasing almost continuously, but of the play up to a point, but found, their efforts at scoring were futile. themselves hopelessly lost when In (Continued front Page 10.)

The University on the other handfront of goal. made tracks for goal with method and The Chinese started off with plenty ,"determination, and found The Borderers persevered

This match was originally arranged defence rather shaky. P. P. Kho got the crossber, with a fine shot in the the B.A. of dash, and Leung Tak-wing struck straight from the kick off, and it to take place on the Chathum Road through to score the equallser, and S. rst minute. was here that Kowloon were soen round, but owing to the condition of Wong put his side ahead shortly after-through Smith and Bell, but the latter The Club retaliated this enclosure the venue in their best form, the hall backs

was traria-.wards. The game petered out Into a shot wide playing a truly magnificent game, lined out as under

furred to the Club ground.

when well placed. The Teams wretched display, and P. P. Kho put game progressed with the Club doing Prizes for the swimming open both in their tackling and punting Vernter; Sayiger, Mead,

while Glott und Pile were superb Somersets: Reano;

the result out of all doubt by obtaining quite as much of the attacking as their Lawrence, a further point just before the closs. championships of the Colony were Hedley once rabbed McGlineby just uuest, Earley, Denmead, Hicks, and Chidgey;

opponents, but so low were they in distributed at the Victoria Recrea-

Result:-

front of goal that Sui Tin-ain in the R.A. tion Club on Saturday night when as the latter was shooting from Evett.

Chinese goal was seldom called spor to a social evening was held to wind

close range. while Dowman pre-

clear. All the scoring took place in the opening half, Leung Tak-wing ob- taining the first point, while Lo Chal- wan and Lai Ting-chei obtained the second and third respectively.

up the seaso8.

A large attendance, including many of the fair sex, was present to enjoy the dancing to the music supplied by the Lyric Orchestra.

An interval

which Mr. W. Logan addressed the gathering prior to handing out the

trophies.

J. R. Johnstone was entitled to five prizes hut he waived all except

Eastern:-Da Silva;

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Cheung Lap-

seated auch determined opposition fan, Lai Ting-choy; Leung Yan-hung, to Reeves, that the centre forward Lau never had a real chance of getting Leu

Po-aheo;

Ching-yan; Bing Long:

Ng Ying-keu,

in one of his usual pile drivers. dalleh. Fung Yui-wal, and Sabhan, The lull was brought back for the

Referee:--Mr. Anderson. Kowloon forwards to initiate #

Play had not been in progress for

for the Somersets..

University

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KOWLOON 2nd v. R.A.M.C.

Dickford.

R.A.M.C. Disappoint Supporters

Result:-

Chinese "B Club

a constant source

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B

Wilson gave a good display in the Club goal, but Rallton and Potouloff was called, during spirited attack, and Gallagher was long when Earley opened the scors Foothall Club's enclosure, resulted in a line, while Smith and Peers were the

This match, played at the Kowloon Puncheon did well in

were not an impressivo pair of backs. unlucky In not being able to gather

the half back jan awkwardly bouncing ball when herce attacks, Sabhan playing his goal in three.

The Eastern retaliated with several fortunate win for Kowloon by the add pick of the forwards. Leung Wing- nicely placed.

The Medicals usual brainy game at outside left, pressing for fully two-thirds of the Chinese team, his clever anticipation were tak was the outstanding player of the Shears was called upon a moment white Salleh did well in the centre. game, but inability to shoot when in and dribbles being later to gather a fine long drive Acad was a great despoiler, however, a favourable position lost them the of worry to the Club defenders. that for the harbour swim. He was from Dowman. The Borderers his height giving him a great advan- game, given, however, a special souvenir again took up the running, but the tage against

Team:- the diminutive Eastern to commemorate his annexing the forwards were rendered well nigh forwards. Denmead,

Kowloon:-Angus; Jun. Campbell, Earley and 100 yards, 220 yards, 140 yards and impotent through the devastating Evett shone in the Somerset forward Hannan; Moore, Nicholls, Seddon: 880 yards; he having broken the re-work of the visiting defenders, line, but missed opportunities were the Eastman, Ferguson, Moss, Coates, and cord in the last three and coming Shears

REFEREES ASSOCIATION was called upon a little urder of the day. within a ffth of a second of the later to clear from Miles, and the twisted his ankle when taking a corner chard;

Shortly before the interval Sabhan R.A.M.C.-McGowan; Smith, Prit- Wake, Dodahan, Thomus; home goalkeeper had an awkward kick, and although he was able to re- Elliott, McAusland, Jenkins, Watson, Association will be held in the The monthly meeting of the 1. Roza Pereira was also present-high ball from McKelvis to get sume after, he was more or less of a and Goodman. ed with a special prize for con-away, following a free kick. The passenger.

Council Office of the Hong Kong The Medicals commenced to press at Football Association. 4th floor, scientious training during the Rorderers made great efforts just In spite of this disadvantage Eastern once hut McAusland shot over. season and his plucky races against before the interval, Angus punch-played up strongly on resuming, and fully ten minutes the Medicals had the Road, Central, on Thursday, No- For French Bank Building, Queen's Johnstone in the quarter and halfing clear from Stack in his in- Salleh managed to equalise with a good area, but passes went wrong, and at

Kowloon side penned in their imitable style, while a moment later jahot, A few minutes from time the

centre from Somersets obtained the winning point. least four of McAusland's shots went interested in the game are cordial- Reeves headed Alexander well over the crossbar. Hicks putting a centre from Denmead Hedley earned warm applause just into the net well out of Da Silva's before half time for some perfect reach. tackles against the Borderers' left wing.

record for the 100 yards.

mile.

The prize list was as follows:--

Long plunge:-1, Chin Keong- wali; 2, J. R. Soares.

Breast stroke:-1,

ting.

Wan Kwong

100 yards free style: 1, J. R. Johristone.

220 yards free style:-1, J.. R. Johnstone (new record time).

Diving:-1, Ed. da Roza; 2. L. Roza Pereira.

440 yards free style, J. R. Johnstone (record).

Throwing the water polo ball:-

1. Wong Siong-hing.

100 yards, boya:-1, John

$80 yards free style:-1, Johnstone (record).

Half-time:

K.Ö.S.B.

Kowloon

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K.O.S.B. Fail to Equalise

Result:

Somersets

Eastern

K.O.S.B. v. RECREIO

Borderers Run Amok at Sookumpoo

At Sackumpoo the Borderers achiev.

In the second half Kowloon brokend the highest score of the season by Greenway and Shears brought off a fine winning to the tune of ten goals to nil.

own vember 7, 1929, at 5.30 p.m.

All referees, players, and others just outside, though some of them were taken Arst-timers from difly invited to attend. ficult angles.

Lieut. George, R.A.M.C., has After breaking away, Moss opened kindly consented to give the lec- the scoring for Kewloon with a nice ture. ahot that beat McGowan in every inch of its flight.

RUTH VAN VALEY REVUE

Later. Jenkins came through both backs, the left back missing his clear-

The Ruth Van Valey Company will ance kick. Angus got near to touch the ball, but could not top it, and an

arrive to-day per 4.3. "Tanda" equalising goal was registered.

and will open their season to-night Play went from end to end after at the Star Theatre. The booking but half-time came with the Medicals this, both sides striving for the lead, has having the best of the game as usual,

J. R. save from McKelvie. Simpson had s the result suggests, there was but being unable to score.

100 yards, ladies:-1, Miss Maud

George.

In glorious chance of increasing the only one team in it from start to lead a moment later, but hesitation ünish, and Recreio were completely out- proved fatal, for Davey cleared played in every department. Crawley

behind.

Half-time:-

Kowloon 2nd XI R.A.M.C.

1

1

houses nightly during their stay.

all indications of packed

Misa Ruth Van Valey, who arriv ed In the Colony on Friday last, will make her appearance with the company. New acts will be offered at each performance,

This is a company

that do

100 yards, back stroke:-Wong when a goal seemed certain. The gave a fine display at centre and is Siong-hing (record).

Poor Shooting by R.A.M.C. same player lost another golden op-worthy of serious consideration' as a Harbour race, ladies:-1, Miss portunity when Gallagher put the candidate for a place in the first team. turn, but the Medicals shaped better not say that they will give a complete

On resuming. both sides pressed in Maud George; 2, Miss Kwok Chot-ball forward for him, but he put He was instrumental in obtaining four in getting near the goal, though several change of programme and then re- ming; 2, Misa Chan Yuk-fat.

Harbour race, men1, J. Rderera' right wing was made by Geggie (2) and Rice (2) brought the was playing well on the left wing, and acts, songs, dances and music at An attack on the Borof the goals, while Stevens, who was shots were wasted, or kuked wide, peat what they have done previous. Johnstone; 2. C. J. Cooke; 3, Lance-Bliss and Pile, both of whom were tally up to double figures.

also in lively mood, obtained three, through faulty backing up. Goodmanly. They will change some of the Corporal Finlayson, K.O.S.B.

Mr. Logan's Speech

playing the game of their lives.

putting in good centres, but the in-each and every performance, In addressing the gathering Mr.end and the spectators were treat-consequently the defence

The ball was flashing from end to deal with throughout the whole game,

Recreio only gave Fox one shot to side forwards could not get there.

New Fents Another breakaway gave the Kow. W. Logan said:--

ed to continuous thrills.

Len Ayres will introduce some Shears seriously

was never loon side their second goal. We have met here to-night for the brought of a really fine save from again the best of the half back line, bored his way to the centre, as he had rib ticklers, Esther Van Valey and troubled. Barham was Just before time Eastman had Storey & Rose Lee have some new new feats of sleight-of-hand, Rex purpose of presenting the prizes to McKelvie,, and the Borderers sur and Rice gave a pleasing display at done previously without result, and those who have won championship vived a confident appeal by Kow-outside right in a forward line which scored a nice goal that McGowan had Kay Scott in song and planologue events open to the Colony, and also loon for a penalty. The infringe- is the proud possessor of a unique goal no chance to stop. the Harbour Race prizes.

"smiling" Jaek Medford In songs I take ment, if any, was not obvious from average, 37 points having been record-

Comment

and dances, Jeannine Elliott with this opportunity of thanking those the stands.

ed so far this reason, while the defence

For Kowloon, the defunce were hard her violin, the manikins will have The game continued to fluctuate, it seems fairly safe to prophesy that more chances taken by the Medicala. the Jazz Trio and "Dr." Foster, who has only been pierced on four occasions, pressed, and were lucky not to have something new to offer as well as our prize Kowloon were on top, however, on they will leave the Colony in posses- McAusland in particular was unfor-will probably have a few cannon

the run of the play and were un-sion of the League Championship. lucky on several occasions not to increase their lead.

ladies and gentlemen who had gen- erously contributed to fund.

Reviewing our season I should like

to mention that we have held seven

night fetes, all of which have been

The closing stages gaw the

successful and much appreciated by Borderers make superhuman efforts, those who attended.

to obtain the equaliser, but the Kowloon defence finished up as fresh and confident as when they

Although we were fortunate in having fine weather for our fetes, we have also been fortunate in having started. Angus made one or two {

hard-working Committee polished saves bofore the final and Hon. Secretary who largely match to a close.

whistle brought a moat entertaining helped in making the night fetes the access they were. (Applause).

such 1

Our Chinese friends came forward this year and I am pleased to see they carried off four events, The long plunge was won by Mr. Chiu

new record for our bath.

1

"Jimmy" Johnstone

-Result

K.O.S.B.

Kowloon

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Comment

Result:-

K.O.S.B. Recreio

10

0

SOUTH CHINA "A" Y. NAVY

Draw Game at Caroline Hill

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tunate in his shots.

balls to throw amongst the audience The Medicals were the better team instead of rubber balls and paper enally, but their finishing in front of plates. goal was deplorable. All that is re- quired for them to find winning form to enjoy this company during their All in all, Hong Kong is going is confidence at goal.

ST. JOSEPHS v. EWO

Game Marred by Dubious Play

This game was played at Happy

Navy met South China "A" at Caroline Hill in a game of consider- able Interest, although the final result Valley and ended in a draw, each alde was a goalless draw,

finding the net three times. St. Teams:-

Joseph's were the better team through- Navy:-Buckingham; Abbott, Herul out, and should have won had their man; Mellot, Gregg, Lewington; work in front of goal heen as effective Clarke, Sorble, Gould, Fleming, and as their mid-field play. Guterres open- Dines.

jed for the Saints soon after the com-

chance.

keong-wah, and I believe this is the first time the prize has been won by

South China "A":-Wong Ki-leung; mencement, but. Ewo were soon on the Chinase. The 100 yards breast, Kowloon played an inspired game Lau Kau, She To-hoy: Ip Koon-wing, qual ternis again, Chan Yui-wing scor stroke was carried off by Mr. Wong from start to finish. Angus was not Sul Ping-shun; Fung Man-kit, Tsang ing a neat goal. Play continued to Kwong-ting, and throwing the water called upon as often as Shears, but King-kl, Tam Kong-pak, Cheung Chit favour the Saints and Guterrez again polo ball by Mr. Wong Slong-hing, did all that was required of him wing, Chan Yue-tin, and Ip Yan-sam. put the home team in front. who also won the 100 yards back in a manner which inspired con- Referee:-Pte. Lamb, R.A.M.C. Ewo came back pluckily, however, stroke in 71. 2/5 secs, which is a well-nigh faultless display in the balanced and keen, and that an inter- to 8t. Joseph's was taken full advan-Į From the commencement it was ob. and levelled matters up when Chan fidence. Gillett and C. Pile gave a vious that both

teams

were well Chee-tong beat A. Omar.. A penalty back division, while the half backseating game was likely to follow. In tage of by Haroon, the inside left's Then we come to Mr. "Jimmy" K.O.S.3. forwards look a

played well enough to make the this respect the spectators were not shot giving the goalkeeper Johnstone to whom we offer our best ordinary lot. Bliss was perhaps the the attack, Cheung Chit-wing passing ance at this stage. by adopting ques very disappointed. South China opened Ewo rather marred their perform- congratulations on his success in maat outstanding figure in a most to Ip Yan-sam who got the ball well tionable tactics, and events culminated carrying off the Championships for capable line. Of the forwards up-feld, only to lose it to Dines, who in their centre half being ordered off the 100 yards, 220 yards, 440 yards McKelvie stood out amongst all the made his debut for the Navy. Play the field. They managed to draw and 880 yards; in the last three others, A difficult proposition then became very fast. Goald was in level, however, Chan Chee-tong being events he was successful in break-seems to bring out all that is best remarkable form and, assisted by the marksman. Ing the existing recorde of time. in his gams. He was ably support-Dines, he brought off some very clever, Result Mr. Johnstone is a young man and ed by Miles, while Gallagher and form in the South China citadel, and raida. Wong Kit-leang, was in tip-top we hope he may remain long with T. Pite were also in good form, by the time us in the Colony to represent the old Simpson was playing in a strange score sheets were clean.

the whistle blew, both V.R.C. He also won the harbour position and never really settled race which was a gruelling contest down. He seems a little inclined to force the fosue by a heavy bombard- On resuming, the Navy tried to

although the time was not good get discouraged in the face of op-Intent of the South China goal and, dwing to unforeseen currents.

position, but his showing was good Fleming had bad luck, striking the jenough to warrant a further trial, cross-bar with

St. Joseph's

Ewo

$

CHINESE "A" v. S. CHINA "B"

Smashing Victory For China "A"

Played at the Stadium this game 口 well-timed shot. ended in a handsome victory for the

Speaking of the harbour race. I for his weight is a very useful fac- Tsang King-ki played a brilliant game home team by six goals to nil. After should like to mention the name of tor in a rather light forward Hine. on the right wing and did not miss their defeat by the Borderers last Mr. C. J. Cooke who took part and came second out of 17 competitors.at their best either in defence or back line and were formidable obstacles their success.

The Borderers were certainly not many opportunities, Ip Koon-wing and week, Chinees "A come back to the Mr. Cooke was not properly trained,

Sui Ping-shun excelled in the half top of their form and fully deserved and up to the last moment was unabout Shears's display, but for casions. In spite of gigantle efforts player added a further point prior to

attack. No complaint can be made to Gould and Sorble

Shek Pin opened the decided whether he would swim.

frequent otadoring after 15 minutes, and the same We take off our hat to Mr. Cooke which the visitors would have ob by both sides the final whistle blow the interval.

tained a more decisive victory. with no goals to record.· ́

and although he did not win, think Bath Gardiner and Martin have as he was swimming against been seen in better form at back, younger man and one in perfect con- while Dovey was the only half to dition, it is the old story of "youth give of his best. must be served," but so indomitable were all at sea against what is The forwards is his spirit that there is no doubt probably the best defence in the we shall still see Mr. Cooke compet Colony. McGlinchy showed flashes Ing ngainst his younger opponent, as of brilliance at tinies, but for the long as there is a "kick" left in him greater part of the game he was (Applause).

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Result:-

South China "A" Navy

R.A... UNIVERSITY

Poor Display by Artillery

The Gunners were below, strength too well guarded by Hedley to be and gave a lamentably weak display really effective. Reaves was not a throughout. Nothing was scored for sutcosa at centre forward, and one the first twenty minutes, then Cham la, felined to wonder if it would bers managed to beat Df Oppenholm. not be a wise move were the Bor- from a corner kick taken by Rodgers. derers to try Crawley, their prolife implest of chances, Brigsman being Both team repeatedly mladed the second team goal scorer, in this grostly at fault in this respect for the position. A

SARAM Gonnera,, while Y Boon suil S. Wong

The second half was

a very one sided affair, the Athletic Initiating some beautiful attacks which left the viafting defence helpless. Ho Ka |king added, the third point,' after a. glorious run by Li Fong. Goals by Shake Pin, Li Fong and Pong Tak-sun brought the tally ap to six. Li Fong is worthy of special mention for his fine display at outside left.

Result

Chinese "A

South China "B"

CHINESE "B" 7. CLUB

Club Fall to Find The

The game was well worth seeing had similar opportunities for: Univer Happy Valley Chinese "B" scored Played on the Navy ground at from every point of view, the tac-alty,The Interval arrived, with Artil three times without response. The re tics of both teams being sportsman tery leading by the only goal scored, sult rather flattered the winners, bow- ship personified throughout

On resuming, the Gunners were over, for the Club had quite mi much

short stay here, and will be glad they came and sorty they left. The company after its season here will leave for Singapore.

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