1930-12-18 — Page 8

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HOME LEAGUE.

NOTTS COUNTY LOSE FIRST GAME.

CRYSTAL PALACE WIN.

Five matches were playel yes- terday in the Southern Section of Division III. of the. English Foot ball League.

A sensation was caused by the first defeat this season of Natts County, their visit to Southend re- eulting in their defeat by the odd goal in three. Closer rivalry than between will now be seen ever Notts County and their nearest It is competitors-Northampton. fortunate for Notts County that they will be playing on Saturday their own ground against Luton, whilst Northampton travel to Fulham, where, however, they won last season by 2-1,

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Bristol Rovers yesterday im- proved their position-none, too good at the expense of the low- Her Thames.

Crystal Palace gained couple of points and improved their gon average when they met Watford. The Palace remain third from the top of the table.

Gillingham, playing at home, the pointe were forced to divide with Queen's Park Rangers, whom they defeated a year ago.

two

In the Northern Section lowly placed Clubs In New Brighton and Crewe Alexandria met on the ground of the former, who won by a couple of goals' margin.

A great encounter was witness ed in Wrexham, where Stockport the visitors. Five goals "were scored, the odd one favour-

in the ground team.

were

Results as cabled by Reuter's Agency are as under:-

Division III-Southern.

Bristol R. 4 Thames

Crystal Pal. 6 Watford

Southend

Torquay

Gillingham

2 Noita Co.

3 Fulham

2 Queen's FR

Division III--Northern,

N. Brighton 3 Crewe A Wrexham

JEWELL

3 Stockport

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A LEAGUE TABLES.

Third Division (South).

Brentford Brighton

Fulham

Torquay

Goals.

P. W. D. L, F. A. Pts.

Coventry 17 B3

Exeter

18 8

Swindon....198 Gillingham 18 5 Bristol R. 19 6 5

THE CHINA MAIL.

HOLIDAY FOOTBALL | RUGBY FOOTBALL, OLYMPIE PAVILION.

US CLUB "A" LUSE÷TO | KEEN ENTHUSIASM AROUSED IN

SERVICES "A".

PROGRAMME.

Some Close Matches in Store.

SUNDAY HERALD CUP.

WEAK FORWARDS.

DISTRICTS

OLIMPIO PARK. ---

THURSD

MIDGET GOLF IN

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SINGAPORE.

Trick "Course" Opened at John Little's.

GRUELLING TEST.

The craze for miniature golf is catching on in Singapore. Already many institutions have their own Courses," and the latest addition to the sport in Singapore is the

Installation at John Little and Co.. Ltd., which was opened by Mr. T. C. l Hume recently.

Little's "course" is the most elaborate yet installed In Singapore, being almoet on a par with those at Home, including all the latest "gadgets," but is, in some instances, too dimcult for the casual player. it is a course on which luck playa At greater part than skill. Every- one has an equal chance of s "bogey," while the cleverest golfer might be among the double figures per hole. Bogey is five por hole.

Patience Required.

"[lly "Scram Balf."?"-

Los Angeles, California, Dec. 1. Fencing' will be given a worthy Playing on the Club ground at

the position on the programme of; the Happy Valley yesterday, The following have been select United Services "A" fifteen defeat Games of the Xth Olympiad, which Notts Cnty. 19 12 6 1 50 22 30ed to represent England and Scot-ed a Club "A" side by four tries are to be celebrated. Bers from Northampton 18 11 5 2 31 11 27 land in the Sunday Herald Charity (12 points) to a try (3 points),

Jály 30 to August 14,-inclusive, Crystal Pal 18 10 44 58 34 24 Southend .19 11 2.6 41 28 24 Cup Competition match on Christ-

The Services fielded a strong sccording to the Organising Com mas Day, kick off at 3.80 p.m.:--

the mittee. Med anlata .18 0 4 5 40 30 22

aide.compared with that of .18 8 6 4 25 22 22

England: Clucas (Navy); Dixon Club; in fact, it very closely re- Facilities already have been pro .18 8

(Navy), Martin (Howloon); Hedley, Dowman and Bliss (Kowloon); Magse, sembled that of the previous Saturvided for fencing, in the form of a ID Peacock (Navy), Redgate (Navy), day. The Club made one change, big pavilon's In Olympic Park, 18 Grimwood (Kowloon) and Skinner, W. F. Kerr coming into the pack adjacent to Olympic Stadium. The 18 (Navy).

and steel instead of Hartley, and A. R. Cox Pavillon is of concrete White shirts will be provided. Reserves: Strange (Club), C. Pile filled the vacancy in the forwards surmounted by a glass roof, sup plying daylight to participants, Bad feeling. Watford

(Kowloon), T. Pile (Police), Gate- .18 7 2 Bournemouth 18 4 4 8 31 38 18 house (Navy), lanson (Kowloon) and The Services owed their success oficiala and spectators. Clapton O.

The floor measures 60 by 45 Skinner (St. Joseph's). 17 6 4 7 30 30 36

to their hard-working forwards, Scotland: Clarke (Police); Black- Queen's P.R. 18 7 29 39 84 16 Luton

.18 8 5 7 24 32 16 burne, Henderson (A. & S.H.); Newho, after a shaky start, settled metres, and will be divided into 17 4 3 10 34 47 -11 Walsall

Glazban (A. & S.H.), Oram, captain down to some really fine play. In eight mats of regulation size. .17 3 4 10 19 34 10 (Follce). A. Duncan (Club); Hughes, the tight scrummages the visitors à convenient height above the floor Norwich Thames

18 4 2 12 18 47 10 McKenna (A. & S.H.),

Fraser were the more impressive-they is a large balcony, completely en Newport.17 3 2 12 32 58

(Police), Hay and Campbell (A. & heeled the ball back in a flash as circling the pavilion, and capable of Third Division (North).

than 4,000 compared with the Club's slowness socommodating more Goald.

Blue shirts will be provided.

The ball seemed to spectators. In addition there is Reserves: Rodger (Club); McBride at heeling. F. W. D. L. F. A, Pts. Lincoln .18 12 9 3 40 20 27

(Club), A. Alexander (Club) Me- hang too long between the second ample clear space on all aides of the Kelvio (Kowloon), Christie, Wylle and back rows of the scrum and, mats to permit the construction of 'Tranmere .18 12 2 4 64 96 26 Chesterfield .18 11 3 4 42 25 25 (A. & S.H.) and Brown (Police). Wrexham .18 10 2 4 47 27 24 Stockport 18 11 2 5 38 20 Wigan

17 10 17 10 Carlisle Southport .17 8 Rotherham .18 8

Hull

Gateshead.. 17 6 5 Accrington .19 7 3 Halifax....17 6 4 Darlington .18 .6. 3 York

Barrow Crewe

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Doncaster 17 6 3 8 34 27 15 Rochdale ...17 6. 2 0 0 38 46

3 11 24 44 19 D 12 28 46 12 61 11 31 40 · 11 411 16 38 11 17 2 3 12

Hartlepools 17 N. Brighton 18 Nelson

HOCKEY.

Y.M.C.A. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY.

The following will represent the Y.M.C.A against the Hong Kong Ladies' Hockey Club at King's Park at 3.15 p.m.:

W. J. Scotcher; J. M. Purvis, L Ti ple; W. H. Stonell, G. Mitchell, L. Stedman; L. Macey, R. A. Bates, W. H. Smith, F. Parker and L. A. C. Coombes,

The following will represent the Y.M.C.A. against H.M.S. Tamar at King's Park at 4.30 p.m.:

W. J. Scotcher; J. M. Purvis, L. 1 Tipple; R. A. Bates, R. Dormer, I

W. J. Brown; A. Tate, G. F. Rees,

S.H.).

BOXING DAY.

China v. Portugal. China will play Portugal on the Club ground at 3.30 p.m. sharp.

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NEW YEAR'S DAY.

Strictly

room!

One starts off with The Water Wheel, and offer - negotiating

in consequence, King was beset seats to accommodate many more bridges, the ball has to pass through A water wheel to. hole out. This time and again by the scrum-half spectators.

Officers are provided for federa-needs accuracy. The writer became and the wing forwards. speaking, the ball should, after the tions and juries, and splendid exasperated at his efforts, and when hooker has gained possession, have dressing rooms and showers are his score reached double figures, an open channel to the hands of already installed for participations he conceded the hole. The Hole in the scrum-half. Neither side had for the world press, a complete the Wall was equally difficult to tho this opening, but the Services were dining

kitchen, and

Impatient, while the See-Saw proved much nearer to the mark than the gymnasium and suitable rest rooms another tough proposition for the Club.

are also provided.

long havdicap man. That devotees of the sport of Good Play In Loose.

forwards fencing all over the world are look In the loose the Club seemed to de excessive running ing forward enthusiastically to the about without, however, achieving Games of the Xth Olyraplad, is in

recent article. In The following have been select any great material advantage, dicated by a ed to represent "The Rest" against whereas the Services' pack were on L'Escrime, et lo Tir, by M. Rene "The Services" on the Sookumpo the ball

knew Lacroix, founder of the Federation masse and ground. Kick off at 3.30 pm.exactly what was required of them. Internationale D'Escrime, praising sharp-

Tratt and Gilmore proved their the facilities which the Organising Clarke (Police); Li Tin sang (9. worth, in the loose, and were ably Committee has provided for fencing China), Martin (Kowloon); Hedley backed up by Pascoe and Nichol-at the coming world event. (Kowloon), Oram (captain) (Polica), son. Peers and Buttress -calight] Lam Yuk-ying (Chinese Ath.); B.the eye once or twice, the former Gosano (Recreio), Segelan (Club), A. V. Gosano (Recreio), Fung King cheung and Ip Pak-wa (South China).

The Rest v. Services

White shirts will be provided. Reserves: Ka-ping; Strange, C. Reiler Skinnar, Mekelvie, Dowman; Chan Yee-on, McGreavey, Lim Nget youn, Suen Kam-shun and Sabhan.

M'Conachy is a most spectacular player, who revels in "living dan gerously" on a billiards table. Most professional players make the game appear so extremely easy that the

1 W. H. Smith, F. Parker und Huninitiated and it difficult to main tain their interest. But Clark

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Muller,

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showing rare turns of spoed in forward rushes.

Too Individualistic. As a result

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the Clab orlof the stoppage. feed his three-quarters as he would like to have done, but opportuni-

Autre.

HAPPY VALLEY

GOLF.

There was a little compensation at the third hole, the Bull Target, a "furious" drive finding the right spot, and a three being forthcoming. It is exceptionally pleasing to get an "eagle" if It is only on a minia- ture golf course.

Trape For Unwary. From thence we went to the

Witching Waves, and here, after exhausting much patience, managed to return a seven, after twice. "driving" out of bounds. The Viaduct brought his card up to an unthought-of number, but never- theless, perseverance paid, and, he passed to the Switchback.

ADAMSON CUP DRAW e logo forto Sanat,

The qualifying round in the ties went unaccepted by the backs Adamson Cup played at Happy due to individualistic efforts rather Valley from December 6 to 16 re- than good combination, and to sulted in R. Wallace qualifying faulty handling, which relieved with a score of 78--10-68.

Other scores were:- the Services' line when under pres

G. McLeod 89-1871 S. Stacey ‚ 87 --~-- 14 = 73 H. Mundy

88 -1573 W. H. Edmonds 861274 The following is the draw for the Adamson Cup, 1930:

R. Wallace (6) and H. T. Brooker a doomed player. He is undoubt (18) G. Booker (11) and A. E Clarke (15); A. Brooksbank (18) and edly fast and has a very tricky L. E. Longbottom (15); A. D. Fraser run, but these are both known to (18) and J. H. Gelling (28)..

Turner was prominent in attack and very sound in defence, but he must learn to pass the ball oftenor. When a player con-

he is not only a marked inan bat

If you want to see a genuine M'Conachy seems to glory In get-tinuously attempts to cut through champlon fight, then do not missting into difficulties and getting out seeing the Glasgow fly-weight of them with the most daring of 2 Jimmy Mabarg-Tommy Milligan.

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"him,"and ̄aTM"birdle” was "forth

coming. With great confidence he went to the Devil's Bridge, and this hole proved appropriately termed, for it was the very deuce to get to the "green." At last he got there and holed out in just under double figures.

Téttenham Corner then loomed up, and this looks very simple. A beautiful "first" Baw him well within reach of the hole, and a strong putt aéemed certain of going down, but, alas! it was a trap for the unwary. Nevertheless, a boroy

all Rugby players in the Colony. First round to be played on orwell, under three figures, and he

If he would open up the game when he has gained any advantage he would be one of the most dan- gerous players in the Club aide. Law was excellent in defence, but his handling was patchy. He was very quick to take any opportunity afforded him. Lammert found himself well marked, but nearly got over on one occasion. His play this season does not seem to be as good as laat, but with the season yet young, we hope to see him 're- gain his old form. Mecredy was unfortunate to receive an injury' in the first half which necessitated his retirement after the interval. Holmes made one-good dribble! when he scored the Club's solitary try.

Parker's Thrusts,

The Services were indebted to the initiative of Parker, who was a thorn in the side of the home'de-] fence. He rah hard and straight whenever opportunity afforded and did not forget to pass when tackled. Barlowe was good when he received the ball, but for long periods he did not touch the ball The Services would probably have. further profited had he seen more of the ball Hewitt, at the base) of the scrum, played excellently, He was always quickly upon King when his pack did not beef, and he was always ready to break through on his own it occasion demanded. It was largely due to his play that the Services won by so handsome a margin, aged

The Services scored unconverted: tries through Tratt, Pascoe, Ed- wards, and Parker Holmes acored Fthe Club's lone try. Curiously enough none of these tries were converted and several were from very close distances.

Result

United Services “A” 12 pts. 2. Club"MAM

8 pts. The teams-lined up as follow ClubSH Fix C. E. Holmes, HMMecredy, P. Lammert, CJ D. Lay, M. W. Turner, J. H. King E F

Buttress W Kerr Leckie, Kendrew, Cochrane, Atkinson, WF Peers, and

United Services-L/Cpl Frank ham Mid. Napkor Lt Parker

Lt. Haw

Nicholson

Edwards Pte. Gumore and Mu

before January 6, 1931.

Semi-Anal to be played on or before. January 27, 1931.

Final to be played on or before February 17, 1931.

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BER 18

Our Sports Diary,

LOCAL

GOLF To-day-First Round

of Taggart Cup, Saturday

and Sunday.....

R.H.K.G.C. Bogey Fool; KĞC Captain's Cup.

Sunday K.G.C. Junior Cham- planship (First Round).

December 24-28R.II.K.G.G. Christmas Meating...

Christmas Day-—-K.G.C. Christ- mas Meeting. December

$1 January RH.K.G.C. New Year's Meeting.

CHESS-To-morrow-Kowloon Chess Club Championship.

Tuesday--Kowloon Chegs. Club Championship.

FANLING HUNT — Saturday — Sheung Shul, Police Station, 3.15

p.m,

December 24-Fanling Station, 8.15 p.m.

December 28-Hunters" Arms, 3.15. m

Decomber

31-Kennels, 3.15

FOOTBALL Saturday-First Division-Kowloon y Borderers; Highlanders v Recrelo; South China . St. Joseph's; Navy v. Police; Royal Artillery v. Chin ese: Second Division--Navy v. Recreio; South China V. St. Joseph's; Kowloon v. Borderers; Royal Artillery v. Club; Eastarn y. University: Chinese v. High- landera Third Division-Royal Engineers v. Chinese; Fuklen v. Borderers Royal Air Force .v. South China; R.A.S.C. v. Ewo.

Christmas Day-Sunday Herald Cup-Scotland v England (Char- ity Match).

Boxing Day Sunday Horald Cup China v. Portugal (Charity Match).

New Year's Day-League Y The Services (Charity Match),

CRICKET Saturday-Division 1--Craigengower V University (L.); Civil Service 7. Diocesan Boys' School (F.); Hong Kong C.C. Under 80 v. Over 30; Divi- Bion II.-R.A.S.C. V. Royal Signals (L); University v. Craig- engower (L); Recreio v. Royal Engineers (F.): Police 7. Civil *Service (F.).

RUGBY FOOTBALL Satur day-Rugby Club v. 8.W. Border-

ers.

HOCKEY-Saturday--Y.M.C.A. v. H.M.S. Tamar, King's Park, 4.30. p.m.

RACING Sunday- Fanling Hunt Club's Steeplechase Moot-

ing

February 15 Fanling Hunt Club's Steeplechase Meeting.

January 18 Fanling Hunt Club's Steeplechase Meeting."

FENCING Monday-Fencing Club Meeting, Yacht Club, 5.45 p..

TENNIS December 23- U.S.R.C. Tournament Entries Close, 6.80 p.m.

January 11-U.S.R.C. Tourns ment-First Rounds Close.

January 19-U.S.R.C.; Tourna- ment-Second Rounds Close.

BOXING January 8-Tourna❤ ment, City Hall, 9 p.m.

ATHLETICS March 15 and 10 -Hong Kong. Canton Univer- sities.

The day when a Briton will walk off the Contre Court at Wimbledon, monarch of all he sur veys, seems as far off as ever; the plinth on our national sideboard. reserved for the Davis Cup is covered in dust, H. R. M'Donald.

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