1933-11-27 — Page 4

THE CHINA. MAIL.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1933.

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HOCKEY DINNER MRS.

MRS. LOCHNER SEEKS

ON SATURDAY

Naval Lower Deck Eleven Promising.

THE "DOUBLE”

MCCRAE AND GORE TO LEAVE LEAVES FOR HOME NEXT

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COLONY SOON

F. Fowler To Play For "Y"

(By STICKS).

T. E. W. Hamilton, President of

FEBRUARY

CHINESE R.C. "AT HOME”

the Hong Kong Hockey As REACHING the Final Round of the Colony Mixed Doubles

sociation and Mr. E J. R. Mitchell. vice-President, are among the not- able guests who will be present at the First Mamak Hockey Tourna- ment Dinner which will be held at the China Emporium Cafe de Luxe next Saturday.

Tickets have been resged to all the Club representatives competing in the Tournament and the Dinner their members and open to

that i understand friends.

the roven charge will be $2.00 a head. The Dinner will be followed by

a Concert, and I understand a very

Lawn Tennis Championship for the third year in succession Mrs. Lochner record her second triumph when in partnership with “Lolly" Goldman she beat M. W. Lo and Mrs. Enid Lo-Litton, the holders, by 7-5, 7-5 before a large crowd at the Chinese Re- creation Club "At Home" on Saturday.

LOING Home in February Mrs. Lochner, who has not entered

for the singles event, is attempting to record the "double" by Doubles Championship in carrying off the Colony Ladies' partnership with Mrs. James. Mrs. Litton and Mrs. Tottenham will be the strongest opposition they retained their title last year when they received a walk-over from Mrs. Lochner and Mrs. Grimble on account of an eye injury to the latter player.

HOW THE MATCH WENT

First Set (Lo Served First) Goldman..

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entertaining programme by clever Second Set (Lo Served First)

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ham been

arranged.

The Navy will also give a hand st

and a bumper

the Coureri

gramme is almost certain

Umpiring Board

pro.

the The Umpiring Roard of Hong Kong Hockey Association which will hold examinations for certified hockey umpires, consists of Mr. E J. R Mitchell, who has from furlough, recently returned

1. Comdr Leuch, IMS Medway, and explain J. Jyons, of the Board Jat Regiment. The 3 9th will soon be ready to held the ex aminations.

Naval Lower Deck

The Naval Lower Deck Pleven are fielding a very useful side this

KENNIN

Last season they played

2 9, Jost ated W4T!

12 matches,

drew. This year they hope to do

in Beth As they have balanced

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L. Goldman and Mrs. Lochner,

They have two very useful goal- keepers in Smith (II.M.S. Kent) and McMeckin, (H.M.S. Berwick} while Benson, who turns out re- gularly for the Medway Mamak though his centres are always dan-

team, knows his job thoroughly.

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gerous. Other clever forwards are Hetherington, Johnson, Doe and Tyman, all of whom are very pro mising.

16 Medway, of H.M.S Steers again the Captain and one of the best right hucks in the Colony

dency to over-do the pass down the

rentre instead of feeding the wings

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SPECIAL SPORTS FEATURES IN TO-MORROW'S EDITIONS Cricket, Football And Rugby

In addition to full reports on today's sporting activities the following special feature articles will be published in both editions of to-morrow's China Mail: Forecas! Home Football

Saturday

By Ranger.

By Athole.

Local Cricket Review

Local Rugby Notes

By Serum Half.

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INTERPORT

ROWING K.C.C. MIXED

DOUBLES

WIN FOR CANTON TRANGULAR ENCOUNTER WON ON LAST RACE

YACHT CLUB LEAD LOST

Teddy Fincher's Side Win

21 COUPLES TAKE PART IN TOURNEY

DANCE FOLLOWS MATCH

THOUGH possessing an extra couple Mr. Exra Abraham's THE Canton Rowing Club snatched victory from the Royal Hong THE

Kang Yacht Club by a margin of only a point as the result team lost to Mr. E. C. Fincher's side of the very last race of the day to win the Victoria Recreation by 52 games in the Kowloon Cricket Club's Interport Rowing Regatta held at Kowloon Bay on Satur-Club Mixed Doubles American | Lawn Tennis Tournament yesterday. day afternoon.

The Yacht Club led the Canton team by 14 points to 13 before the final race. A second place to the V.R.C. in the Senior Pairs part in a very enjoyable competi- gave Canton 3 points and Victory, the Yacht Club receiving only tion which was run on the automa- tic handicap system with a maxi- 1 points for third place.

The final placing was Canton. 16 points. Royal Yacht Club mun penalty of owe 30 and receive 15 points and V.R.C. 101⁄2 points.

Except for A brilliant win infed his crew with rare skill and was KOWLOON GOLF CLUB the Senior Pairs Race, the V.R.C. ably supported.

CHAMPIONSHIP

Semi-Finalists Now Known

WEEK-END RESULTS

Miss Enid was decided over the week end and [RS. LITTON, as

recorded

triple resulted as follows: 1 triumph last year when she re- tained her singles title against the Mixed Mrs. James; Won Doubles with her brother. M. W.

Lo. against Capt. Barry and Mrs. the Ladies' Lochner: and won Doubles with Mrs. Tottenham.

In a short speech before the prize Sze Kwong. distribution Mr. Ng President of the C. R. C. and holder

of the Colony title for six years in succession. Baid:

Lo

FORMER WINNERS.

1928-M. W. Lo and Minx Enid

beat Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Totten ham.

Mrs. II. Lucas and 1925-Major R.

Tottenham beat M. W. Lo and Miss Enid Lo. *930-M. W. Lo and Miss Enid Lo beat Mrs. Rumjahn and C. A. L McCaw.

19:1-1., Goldman and Mrs. Lochner |

beat M. K. Lo and Mrs. James. |1932-M W, Lo and Miss Enid Lo best

Capt. E C. Barry and Mrs.

Lochner.

1933-L. Goldmen and Mrs. Lochner beat M. W. La and Mrs. Enid La-Litton.

President's Speech

gave a poor display. The V.R.C. Griffins, however, triumphed over the Royal Yacht Club in no juncertain manner, but this race, was not included in the Inter- Iport races.

1 Wylie, an Oxford Univer- sity Blue, also palled well for the Canton Senior Paira.

Soares S. A. Marea! and L. A. were the pick of the V.R.C. oarsmen and carried off the Senior Pairs race

The Junior Pairs

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No fewer than 21 couples took

R. S. Capell and Miss Gril fiths, for the winners, and C. A. Wright and Mrs. Old were the only pairs tó record a clean sweep set, winning all their five games.

At the conclusion of the match poops were presented to the ten and ladies on the winning side, dancing was indulged in in the Main Hall.

Scores:

"B" Team

22 28

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The Chinese Chamber of Com-without serious challenge. merce Challenge Cup for V.R.C. Griffins was not competed for

The Yacht Club took the lead by HE second round of the Kow-lowing to the late hour of start winning the Junior Pairs from Can- Toon Golf Club Championshly ing.

ton without much difficulty.

E. C. Fincher & Mrs. Goodwin 40—15 the Ramos pulled exceptionally well, W. C. Hung & Miss M. Kacker 25-20 A misunderstanding aa hour of the departure of the and, leading throughout, they cross- Mr. & Mrs. Peddle launches. which were to conveyed the line 3 lengths to the good. Mr. & Mrs. Hambly G. Milne beat A. Urquhart f up the competitors to the course, Canton took second place comfort-R. S. Capell & Miss M. Griffiths 30-19

Mr. & Mrs. Leverett the Regatta being ably from the V.R.C. by four Mr. & Mrs. Gaubert F. E. A. Remedios beat W. Aresulted in

Stewart 4 and 3.

started well after the appointed lengths.

dint of

Canton Ahead and only by hour.

Canton went ahead as the result hard work by the Competitors'] Steward, Mr. R. J. Hunt, was the of brilliant victory in the Senior programme completed. The final Fours race. Snatching a short lead Senior Pairs race was rowed in from the start, they were the only "A" Team fast failing light.

A. J. Dennis beat L. D. Purves

4 and 3.

D. C. Wilson best J. MacKnight

4 and 3.

WIN FOR VALENTINE

20-20 20-24

Mr. & Mrs. Philippens W. A.

Lawrence

18-32

Zimmern & Mrs.

22-28

1. Stapleton & Mrs. Keila

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276-224

21-19

28- 22

13 32

18 17

17- 28

A. E. Collins & Mrs. Atkinson 24- 21

feld

Dalziel

Mr. & Mrs. L. Jack

crew to take a straight course and E. S. Abraham & Mrs. Slain- Two huge fighters moored at at the half-way mark began to pull 6. C. Burnett & Mies 0. R. K. Valentine (9) with 2 down the finishing line provided com away gradually from the other twe won the Bogey Par) competition fortable and clear view of the boats. finalling crossing the line by a1 Fanling from a field of 23 over races for the many spectators, a clear length. the week-end. Instr.-L. J. A. while refreshments and tea were Burnett (10) with 3 down was the served on the beach where the

only other player to return a card.

SCOTS LAWN BOWLS

TRIUMPH.

Big Win For Rink Skipped By Shields.

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SAINTS MAMAK TRIUMPH.

rowing marques were posted.

Revival After 11 Years weather Perfect

prevailed throughout the day which contri. buted towards the success of the The V.R.C. are to be Regaita. congratulated on the revival of their Rowing Regatta after

St. Andrew's Club recorded their A dinner second triumph lapse of eleven years.

In the Mamak was held at the Club's premises

B

Weak Team Win By Odd Goal.

beat the 12th Battery, R.A.,

At the Royal Hong Kong Yacht following the races to which the Hockey Tournament when Club yesterday St. Andrew's ompetitors of the visiting Clubs Society beat St. George's by 14 were invited. shots at lawn bowls.

St. Andrew's v St. George's

"It has always been, and I have no doubt It will always be, the A. Murdoch

J. L. Spence

V. C. Labrum

A. T. Hamilton J. L. Shellshear

even

Canton's victory was mare merited in view of the without fact that they were the services of Dr. Sander whe was unable to make the trip.

they

by

2 goals to 1 after leading one-uil |al Mongkok yesterday.

Without E. H. P. White, P. J. Barlow, and M. Well the Saints won by goals scored by E. F. Flower- Fincher and A. S. Blios.

dew scored for the losera.

R. Johnson

competed and E. Huttemeler, one of Senior the H. B. L. Dowlast year's novices in

He Rimmer (ILM.S. Verteran) is re-policy of our Committee to make is a very hard hitter but has a ten-cognised as the cleverest centre-lour annual At Home, a sort of re

forward, and it is unfortunate that union between members of our club A. Chapman 19 B. E. Maughan 12 Only seven members of the team an injury has kept him up out of and their foreign and Chinese A. Stevenson the game to date. It is hoped that friends and, for this reason, the X. E. Grieg he will be able to return to the field targe number present here

W. Macfarlane afternoon is indeed encouraging. before long.

"We are exceedingly grateful to A. L. Shields 83 J. Bentley

G. T. Padgett N. Croucher

He is ably assisted by Hooper, ILMS. Verity), who is very sound match. and improving in each

Orlt of H.M.S. Berwick is another clever full-back.

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A. O. Brawn

A. Macfarlane 13 F. Sutton

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Teddy Fincher Again Playing His Excellency for so kindly ac-A. C. Young

J. W. C. Bonnar E. Abraham E. C. Fincher, the Interport centing our invitation to be present A. W. Brown The Navy Lower Deck have an fcricketer, is making a welcome ro- and Lady Peel for graciously con-

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Excellency we know, His exceptionally strong combination of turn to hockey in a match with the menting to distribute the prizes. half-back men, with good reserves Hong Kong Hockey Club seniors this

against the

Royal takes a very keen interest in sport to call upon.

E.R.A. Reid (H.M.S. afternoon

Artillery Officers on the Marina amongst the community, the Gov- Kent) has shown himself to be a

Fincher also plays for ernment's grant of over $20,000 for ground. star centre-half`and works hard in the pivot position. He will, the St. Andrew's Club in Mamax the children's playgrounds and Alo however, soon be leaving and this matches and is a very capable man Excellency's kind and sympathetic in the forward line where he has consideration in giving an exten- will break up a fine combination.

shown good stick-work and a sur-sion of time for the Chinese Bath- Ing sheds at North Point have the prising burat of speed.

deep gratitude of the Chinese com- munity.

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Mordy (H.M.B. Cumberland) at left half has a thorough knowledge

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Lack of Finish

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MAMAK TOURNAMENT TABLE TO DATE

biggin crew was permitted to row in the C. B. A.

Junior Fours.

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Police Rowing was of a very high slan- Radio dard, and the Yacht Club were un-United [K.1.T.C. doubtedly the prettiest to watch and K

Mule Corps were stroked beautifully by H. W. Bl. Andrew's 13 Dudley, one of the outstanding oarn-12th Battery

men of the day. B. Rasmussen, an Medway... 51 old star of the Canton crews, strok-9th Battery

Club German R. E. R. C. of 8. B.A.M.C.

Club Must Find Wing

THE

Forwards To Combat Navy

P. W. L D. P. A. Pts

4 0 0 17 18

18 3300 21 26

4 4 0 0 13

Mr. & Mrs. Annier

Mr. & Mrs. Shrigley

C. A. Wright & Mrs. Old 30- 20 W. H. Wilson & Miss

Woolley

M.

W. W. Lirst & Mias M. Bird Mr. & Mrs. Polti

A. Kells & Mine S. Haynes

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224-274

L.R.C. SENIORS

WIN OPENING

LEAGUE GAME Craigengower Score 28 Against Pereira.

AZIZ RECORDS "HAT TRICK" AGAINST CHAMPIONS

THE Indian Recreation Club com- menced their premier league cricket season with an overwhelm- ng victory_over_Craigengower by 138 nms, F. D. Pereira dismissing

38 4 the visitors for 28. the lowest total

10 1 0 0

2 0 2.0 Z

3 0.3 0.0.

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NAVAL LOWER DECK WIN

CUMBERLAND WIN

On Saturday H. M. S. Cumber

Eadon RN.

recorded in a league match within the last five years.

A dogged Innings for 58 by A. H. Madar, and useful contribution's by A. H. Madar (28) and F, D. Pereira (27) featured the I. R. C. Innings of 166. Pereira and Minu then

Last season the L R. C. lost the title they had held for two years in succession to the University in sensational manner;

1 R. C. "Double””; The I.R.C. juniors completed the Sookunpoo Club's “doublé” when they beat their Craigengower

The Naval Lower Deck, eleven bowled unchanged to dismiss Craf- performed very creditably yesterday gengower for 28, the fast bowler.... (By SCRUM HALF) but with Buckley in front of of him when they beat the Jata by 2 goals taking 6 for 9 in 6 overs and Minu THE CLUB have not found satis-and no one up with him he slang to 1. McCrae scored both the 8 for 19.

factory substitutes for A. F. out a wild pass when a determined Naval goals... Hall Thompson and J. C. Millar at run would probably have resulted] Proud Record of the game, but still needs to im-

in ble stickwork, while Britiki Association are anxious to

"I should like to say a few words wing forward and until they do in a score. That was the only time prove Swann (H.MS. Modway) is a use-arrange a match with Macao some-

month. The Y.M.C.A. with regard to our success in the their chances against the formid-he eluded the attentions of St. Clair

sociation mixed team by a goal to In the same manner, passing too soon.

nii, ful man in any positos. His weak time next

position point is his tendency to introduce have been invited to send à team Tennis League this season. Iast able Navy fifteen are not worth con- Ford, Robertson was also at fault land beat the Central. British As

year, we repeated our performances sidering.

On Saturday the Club wing for-and enabling Buckley to football tactice into his play, and up early in the New Year.

af 1926 to 1928 by winning the

(Continued from last Col occasionally swings wildly to th

three shields, but this year we wards were slow in breaking up hiraself liad the pass been a good Captain Gore, who plays at full-have, in winning the Mixed and Forbes was seldom troubled one. Robertson also had a good op fringe the "sticks" rule.

(43) and Major Valley,

: In dismissing W. K., Way, back for the Royal Army Medical Doubles shield, established a fur-when getting the ball away to postunity to mark a punt forward league game. The batting of Lt. rivals by 6 wickets at Happy Corps, will soon be leaving for ther record in the history of the Miers. A fast wing forward would from Slater and shaped as if he Bonavia (44) proved the features India. Captain Gore was chosen in Hong Kong Lawn Tennis League, have intercepted one or two of hi were going to do so, changed his

the Navy half and almost in the King's Park. But The forward line is very fast on the Colony trials on the occasion and accomplished an achievement|reverse passes from the base of the mind, and knocked on. Well, insidejof the match, which was played at| In spite of a very fine effort by the whole, but lacks the finishing of the "visit" of the Indian Olymple of which we can be justly proud.

The Navy have a much heavier centre of the field he would probably

W. E. Medown, who secured- 48 touches which is essential for scor. hockey team last year.

pack, but it was surprising how have landed a goal. ing goals. Their main trouble at

Rigg gave a good display at full. out of 120, the Police lost their well the Club keld them, though the the moment seams to be infringe.

Navy secured the ball on every pc back where he was by no means Opening League game to the Ser- ment of the "offside" rule.

casion they were near the Club line responsible for the Navy's five tries, Fice Corps by 7 rms. 8/Sgt. Flood Buckley was brilliant for the Navy, scored 64 out of 88 to enable the and scored as a result.

and fully justified my statement winners to total 158. that he is the best full-back in the Colony. The way he brought Far- ruson down in the second half was pretty to watch.

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I understand that F. Fowler,

brother to G, and 8. Fowler of the McCrae (H.M.B. Medway) and

Y.M.C.A. hockey team, will be seen Walls (H.M.B. Cumberland)-the baby of the Lower Deck elevon-between the sticks for the "y" in are probably the fastest and most the near future. He is the Club's dangerous men in the forward line, clever soccer left winger. Capable marksmen,' ... both equipped with good stick-work and a sound knowledge of the game, McCrae, however, will soon be loa ing the Colony,

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Walls plays on the left-wing where his speed in bla main asset,

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China Matt Sports Diary.

TO DAY

Hockey

Radio Sports Lincolns

scrum.

Miers is undoubtedly the finest fly-half we have seen for (4.45 p.m.) Bometime. The way be made

Kia appearance on the hockey field raises the question as to Central British ♥ B.A.B.C. whether he will forsake soccer for Medway v Borderers koskey and follow his brother BA Omeer 11. Hockey Sidney's footsteps.

dana (6) p.m.)

Fast Bowlers Shine

Ajmers, To-day. The M.C.C. sanily, defented Rajputna by an innings, and 107 Burch gave a rousing display at runs yesterday, forward for the Club and was well M.C.C. 218. supported by Walkden in the loose. Rajputna 32 (Clark 5 for 18, Townsend

71 (Townsend T for 22). Lammert was most unimpressive. Shaw, Suther, and Morris played i On one occasion he had a clear run, well in the Navy pack.

He ronde a brilliant debut in his YMCA. v Hong Kong H.C, Laconds

ichting Royal Hong Kong Yasht py first match for the "Y" against the

Club Fourth, Championship Race. K.LT.C. a fortnight ago,

the openings for St. Clair Ford's three tries were the re- culta of amazing bursts which caught on the Club defence spreadéaried.

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F. Broadbridge, and W. B. Muskett with successive balls A. A. Aziz recorded the first League that trick” of the ser-

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Only a fourth wicket stand hy. T Yeoh (37) and 5, Abbas (26 not out) enabled the champions to botal 98 against the bowling of. A: A. Rumjahn (5 for 28). A. R. Abbas carried his bat for 58 in the LRC innings of 119 for 5:

Set the task of scoring 192 to win in just over 100 minutes, the Army scored 181 for 7 against the, Navy in their opening premiar (Continued at Foot of Preceding

talian)