1933-12-23 — Page 4

THE CHINA M.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 23, 1933,

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WONG MEI SHUN AND HEATH SUSPENDED

NAVY SHOULD

· BEAT CLUB IN

RUGBY GAME

Civilians Strengthened At Forward.

PEERS TO HOOK

(By SCRUM HALF)

“A” Company Lincolns Enter Final

Three Penalties Feature Close

→ Encounter

SEQUEL TO

SOOKUNPOO

INCIDENT

South China Lose Inside Right

THE LINCOLNS THEIR CUSTODIAN

BEATEN by the Army last week SENIOR SOCCER SHIELD TOURNEY WONG MEI - SHUN,

by 6 points to 3 the Club look as if they will suffer their second defeat in the Triangular Rugby Tournament when they meet the all-conquering Navy fifteen at the Valley at 4 p.m. this afternoon.

Four changes have been made in the civilans' wide which lost last Saturday, the most important be ing the addition of weight to the pack wher W. E. Peers, D. Me-li Lellan, and S. II. Garrod have re- placed G. A. Stewart (unavailable), K. A. Munt, and C. Austin.

was understudy

Рести

to

Dr. J. H. McElney as hooker return last Menson, and his

from leave is most opportune. 1. C. Pascoe will be call ed on to produce all he knows if he is to secure possession. The front row, which consists of 1. H. Bradford, Peers, and

E. F. Walkden, now presenta a solid front very much more

than any other the Club have been able to field this season. The second row has been given a weight by the intro- little more

(By JOCK)

FOR SEASON BY F.A.

REGULAR FULL BACKS Semi-Finals

1

ABSENTEES

BALDRY NURSING BAD ANKLE

CLUB STRENGTHEN DEFENCE

(By OUTSIDE LEFT.)

In China Fleet Boxing Tourney

Berwick Retain Lead On Points.

FINALS TO-NIGHT

THE `semi-finals of the China

T.Fleet Boys, Novices,

and Amateur Team Boxing Cham |pionships took place last night at

are

South China's in- side right, and Pte. Heath, the Lincolns' S a result of injuries several changes have been made in the the Royal Naval Canteen, H. M. S. A Lincolus perler soccer team to meet the Artillery this after. Berwick still retaining their lead Nthe Chatham Road ground yesterday afternoon two games were played

were last

points.

The 8th Destroyer Flotilla in the Lincolns Senior Soccer Shield, "A" Company, holders for the past goal-keeper,

second with 21 points, followed by three years, qualifying for the Final when they defeated Headquarter Wing by 2 goals to 2, while "13" (5) Company arned the right to meet "C" Com- night suspended by the noon in the First Division at Happy Valley.

Emergency Committee Heath, who has been suspended as a result of his fracas with pany in the semi-final when they beat "g" Company by 2 goals to 1 after extra time.

of the Hong Kong Foot-wong Mel-shun (South China) in last week's League encounter, will the Medway and Submarines with The finals will take place to-night Major IL St. G. Thoyts M. C. was an interested speclator.

the balders ball Association until not be playing for the leaders, and his berth has been given to 14 points and the Kent with 13.

commencing at 8.30, 22 fights being TN the first encounter I were without the services of St the end of the present Deacon of the second eleven.

clusion of the programme His Ex- Ash and Turner, the Lincolns' regular full-backs, are both on on the programme. At the con- the injured list, Ash having wrenched his shoulder in the game cellency, the Commander-in-Chief. against South China last Sunday,

duction of 8. H. Gerrod, a player H

who uses his weight. to advantage

in the tight serums. D. McLellan,

who aloud down last week owing

B

to un injured shoulder, makes welcome return to the middle of the back row.

Robertson's Kicking

W. H. B. Rigg's poor handling and passing has cost him his place in the three-quarter line, LG. Robertson being brought in

Rigg has partner J. J. Ferguson. certainly struck a bad patch this

KEASON.

Li

I hope that Robertson's fine goal. kicking against the Lincolns will be borne in mind and that he will be entrusted with all attempts

that

at goul-ft was a goal kick gave the Army victory over the Club last Saturday when the Club had two fairly easy penalty kicks awarded them and wasted both.

FILL former Kowloon full- back, made his debut for Club at inside right last he will To-day Saturday, partner S. Strange at full-back.

the

BILLIARDS

CHAMPIONS'

CLEAN SWEEP

OVER PADDY'S

Pereira Has Best Break

With A 36.

SILVA CREEPS UP on gill

(BY SPOT BALL)

The Palace Hotel defeated St. Patricks by six clear games on

Thursday in the Steel Colon's Billiards League. M. M. Silva wan by 115 points while Remedios play ed a fine game for Paddy's running Crux to 3 points.

The best breaks were recorded by

Arb, while "H. Q." played without Turner, both of whom are injured. "A":

Company included Higging Roden, Soccer season for fight- Bett, Heath and Ridley of the Battning. llan's premier league side and Clark, leading goal-scorer in the Hong Kong Leagues.

The incident took place

The opening exchanges were even, in the second half of the but after seven minutes Clark complet ed a fine run with a perfect centre First Division encounter net between South China

which HEATH turned into the with his head to give "A" the lead.

Midway through the half "H. and the Lincolns last were awarded a penalty and EDMIN- EON levelled the scores,

A minute before half-time Wildy handled in the area and BETT restor

the lead for "A" from the "apot kick."

Immediately after the resumption "A" should have increased, their lead, bar het Heath shot wildly over the from short range.

OTTLEY ister A few minutes eathered e Hiering and level the scores again.

pass from Reeson to beat

Each side battled hard for the de-

cider. "H. Q." displaying slightly the better football, while Higgins was call- ed upon to save on several occasions.

Five minutes before the end "HQ"

were penalised for handling by Clay

scored from the third pen and BETT alty of the game. His shot went wide, but the referee ordered the kick to be retaken for a breach of the rules

ba

by Edminson, and Bett made no mis-

ake, registering what proved to the deciding gnal.

Edminson, Clay, Dudicy and Wildy

excelled in defence for "Q" while Steel and Reeson worked hard in the

front line.

TOF "A"

"A" Company Higgins, Betts, and Roden were very safe, but the forwards were not prominent.

Sunday at Sookunpoo.

BORDERERS

PLAY PLUCKILY

T

WITH NINE MEN

Medway Officers Held To 3 Goals To 2.

"HAT TRICK FOR CURREY"

Johnson Carried Off Field After Eye Injury

(By STICKS),

¡Sir Frederick Charles Dreyer, K. C.

B., C. B. E., will distribute the

It is possible that Clayton of the second eleven may be pro- prizes. moted as Baldry is nursing an injured ankle.

The Artillery made a fine re covery a fortnight ago when they defeated the Athletic, and should for give the leaders a good run their money.

The following were last night's reaults:-

Treadwell

y

NOVICES COMPETITION :--- Feather WeightA. B. (Suffolk) beat Sto. Kenwood (Cum- berland), A. B. Barber (Suffolk) bent. Ord. O'Connell (Buffolk),

Enfolk

Light Weight: Ldg. Sto. Archer best A B. Cope (Eagle). Ste (Medway and Subs.) beat Ord. Kech (Berwick)

Kech

Sugath of a knock out

As a result of Robertson drop-i

Weller Weight:-A. B. Cosena (Sut- ping out of the Club's first eleven

folk) beat Stq. Aubrey (Eagle). Sto. the side, which was defeated last

and Subs.) bent A. B. Tucker week by the Athletic, has been re-

Harris Jahuffed, Dominy, who was rested

Middle Weight-Sto. White (Suf They have played consistently last week, coming back to his ori-well during the last month and may folk) beat Mne. Corp (Berwick). A.B. beat A. B. surprise the Club, though I favour Applegate (Cumberland)

Wooldit (Eagle) ginal position at inside-right support of Fowler and Howe, while the chances of the latter, although AMATEUR COMPETITION—

Feather Weight:-Sto. Roberta Hill, who filled the latter position they are playing away from home.

Matthias will be the most dan-(Eagle) beat A. B. Mugford (8th D/F) last week, drops back' into defence with S. Strange, Hynes will revert gerous of the Borderers' forwards, after an extra round A B. Jewitt

These changes should have a considerable effect on the team and should greatly strengthen the defence.

in

(Cumberland), to his original position at right-but he will have a very good back (Medway and Subs.) beat Ord. Harris

shadowing him. in S. Strange

Welter Weight:A.B. Taylor (Ber half.

knocked out Ord. Barrett Harris, who is inside right, will wick) also have to deal with Strange and (Tamar and Small Ships) in the second Duncan, this wing being the best round of their bout,, Ldg. Sto. Trim- mings (8th D/F) beat A. B. Coe in the Club's defence.

Smith (Medway and Subs).

the result of The following was In a The Royal Navy, who are

Berwick

8th Destroyer Flotilla

Dominy has played in very near. ly all the games this season and is challenging position for the League points scoring in the team competition.

at full better aulted to the inside right Championship, will be position than II, who is a better strength, and should consolidate their position with a glut of goala, full-back.

(Continued on Page 5.) The following is my forecast and

re-teams:----

Nine South Wales Borderers put

Podmore Back. Again "A" Higgins, Betts. Roden, Berri.

The Borderers will be at full Bett, Harper, Evans, up a brilliant resistance against a man. Worra!!

strong H.M.S. Medway Officers' strength. Podmore making Heath, Ridley, and Clarke.

eleven in a fast hockey encounter at appearance. King's Park yesterday before they were finally overcome by 3 goals to

"HQ" Somerville, Edminson, Clay, Dudley, Wildy, Robson, Clayton, Lilley,

Ottley, Steele and Reeson.

Cpl. Wardle refereed.

Moody Scores Decider During Extra Time.

COMPANY SCORE FIRST

BUT LOSE

TN the second

Pereira 56, Gill 33, Silva 28. and lacks encounter "B" Company |Baldry and "D" were without Lieut. Other games in the competition Hocquard.

The Club's anticipated Improve-Remedios 25. ment at forward will, however, be

Scores: Palace Hotel

naval team by an only goal scored in the first half.

2. The Borderers actually led the CHINA WILL

Playing without the services of

Halford, the Borderers suffered an-

other set back early in the first half

Artillery

Borderers

Kowloon

ENCOUNTER BIG

TASK MONDAY Recreio

To-day.

FIRET DIVISION

Nine Saints Players In 1ST. JOSEPH'S

Recreio Team.

* LINCOLNS

(Happy Valley, 4 p.m.)

CLUB

26

21

Medway and Submarines Kent Cumberland

14

Eagle

Tamar and Small Ships

2

DUNNE WINS

AT BOWLS

(Sookunpes. p.m.) Former K.C.C. Member

Y POLICE

(Kowloon, 4 p.m.)

YROYAL NAVY

Park, 4 p.m.)

(King

Athletic

V

(Caroline FBI, 4. p.m.)

SECOND DIVISION

Navy

BORDERERS CHAMPIONS SELECT STRONG XI Kowloon

LINCOLNS

when Johnson, their star inside left, received a nasty hit over the eye and had to be carried off the field. He had already put the "B" Company were the first to score Borderers in the lead by a splendid

hour. solo effort. counteracted by the introduction of were postponed until after Christ-when at the end of half an

to

(By OUTSIDE LEFT). BARNSBY received from Setters beat Westwood.

HINA are not expected to repeat Immediately afterwards Barnaby hit 147 the cross bar with a first-time drive

last year's overwhelming win Recreio and from the rebound McGuinness shot 35ide

Crossing over 4 goal in arrears and the ten Borderers holding the naval over Portugal when the two teams 62 set to face the wind "D" Coy took team well in hand, Halford was meet on Monday afternoon for Radio 116 command in the opening minutes, Set sorely missed in the intermediate right of entry into the final round ters being compelled to leave the field line, while Currey, returning to of the "Sunday Herald", Inter- 120 with a knee injury.

action after resting a twisted knee; national Charity Cup Competition.incolns

China will start favourites, but BRENNAN could not settle down with the new

E. A. Hammett, a huge back-row ¡mas. forward, in place of Lt. Suther. Had he remained in England Ham- mett would probably have received Cruz!

Silva his "cap,"

This is the only change in the Gill Navy side which beat the Club by Pereira

27 points to nil on December 2. Bower Previous to this they had won by Morgan

The Club beat 19-0 and 30-8. weak, Navy team by 19 to 3 in their opening fixture.

A

In view of the Colony encounter

against the Australian Universitjes

on January 18 the form of players

on view to-day will be watched Paizce with keenest interest.

i.

.

(Continued on Page 5).

JUNIOR MATCH

Prior to the big match the Club "A" will moet the Army "A" with

the following team at 2.45 p.fn.?

R. P. Edwards; W. Harris-Walker,

St. Patrick's. 150 Remedios. 150 Beltrao

160 P. Smith 150 Oldfield 150 Jordan

150 O'Connor

900

·

League Table To Date

100

They were rewarded when from 585 centre by Matthews

crashed

lise the scores.

The Medway Officers played several reserves, Lt. Bartlett Lt. Donald being absentees. Play in the first half was even

shed the ball into the net to equa-forward life. Flynn, in the Army they will have to produce their very goal, brought off some splendid best to register a win against a side. which includes nine of St. Joseph's In the closing minutes "B" fought aven in this half: ' hard to regain the lead and Steins The teams changed over with the premier League team.

did well to stop a shot from McGuin

Full time came with the score one by JOHNSON. " all, and the extra time provided many goalmonth thrills at each end. MOODY

ing Scotland in an overwhelm- ing

g manner, succumbed

SOUTH CHINA

Caroline Hill, 2.380 p.m.)

P.

In Singapore.

(BY SHORT HEAD).

0. Dunne, who won the

Junior Lawn Tennis Cham-

T. INDIANS pionship of the Kowloon Cricket (Kowloon 2.80 p.m.) Club two seasons ago, beat G. C

Arullery

(Happy Valley, 2.80 p.m.) Miller by 21 shots to 12 to win the

Club

Singapore Cricket Club's Lawn (Sookumpoo, 2.80 pm)| THIRD DIVISION,

ENGINEERS

Bowls Championship on Decembe VBORDERERS 12. He led 7.0 at the start and re

Park, 2.20 p.m.}

tained his lead throughout

(King's

21

4 p.m.) Dunne is now back in the Colon

(St. Joseph's 2.30 p.m.) and likely to assist the K„£, 0 SOUTH CHINA juniors in the. Cricket League. (Chatham Road, 4 p.m.)

To-morrow.

P. W. W. L. Pisness which had the goalkeeper beaten. Army in the lead by a goal scored. Last year, Portugal, after defeat East Lanca 9.90 51 227 C.P.O.'s Mens '85 322 16 18 Garrison Beta. 8.44 19 29 11 ¡R.A. Beta, 8-44 18 30 11

EL Patricks.... 9 2 7 15 19 8 1 7 10 33 |RE. Bgia.

- THUSDAY'S · CONCLUSION

The following are the concluding

W. 11. B. Rigg (Captain), 3: Hutchison, Axtures which will be played on

E. Goldman; A. F. Jenkins, A. K.-Cox Thursday next

W. B. Andrews, R., Stilliard, Austin, R. G.

Castleton, M.C.P.O. Mess

Cochrane, K., A. Mubro; E. G. Jones, R. A. Sgte

K Noble.

Refereer-Rav. El G.. EVARA, RN,

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT: K.C.C.

Fancy Dress Carnival Dance will held on New Year's Eve at the Kew toon Cricket Club commencing at

iokata, can be had at 00), and fade (63:00)!) Prises

v R. E. Sgt.

Patrick's Palace Hotel Garrison Bgte. v St.

Club. Individual Honours

The race between F. A. Gill and MM, Blive for individual honours now stands, as follows

the first period of

" Company victory when he gav hended extra time.

on the field;

(Continued on Page 5).

NAVY LOWER DECK XI

to China by six clear goals. This sen- son it looks as if the decision might be reversed.

FIRST DIVISION

V. BOUTH CHINA

AMERICAN FOOTBALI

LEAGUE

(Sookunpoe, s.m.) Lingnam Visit S. China

To-morrow.

Monday

SUNDAY HERALD CUP SEMI- FINALS

Weins

v Portugal

▼ ENGLAND

Battling to a 6-6 tie in Canton fortnight ago Lingnam Univeral and the South China Amate Steans and Martin were sound in de The following will represent the China's team, which includes two |

Athletic Association will claah fence for "D" while Dudley was the Navy Lower Deck in their friendly Athletic men, is very strong, but by CHINA

nr forward

morrow in their return Americ outstanding Moody,

laal year when they swept through Valley to-day at 8 pm.

Joseph'a), Wand. (Bt. Joseph's), A Hill, commencing at 2,50 p.m. his linealing type of player, led match against the Army at Happy no means of the same strength as

For "B" Company,

mpany. Bradburn gate • Meleekin (Berwick) Stoers (Med- to clear-cut triumph in the series, (St Joseph') B Gosano (St. Football League game at Caroli Linguan's starting, lineup, will be Rocha (Bt. Joseph's) and J. Gonsalves

follows: Francia: Inn (Dentre); / nne display in goal, while Spencer, and way), Orlin (Berwick Mordy (Cum-Should both teams strike V. Gonano (BL; Joseph's) (Captain) Cupilt Also defended well. The for brand), Raid (Kent), Hodge (Med-

(Rearelo).arque (Rocrtio), Dang and Bill Lee (Guards); ward line was, depleted following Betway). Burdett (Cumberland), Hether form, I predict one of the best

Ching and on Kauz(Tackian); Wo and G.

Gatory Harold Dang: Ende); games of the yaari yapan

Wong Yau- Portugal's skipper, will once again rang (Recreto) Apr 2

18.0.A.A.; Chun(Quarterback);. " been fotke centre forward China Wong Wing position, and, should Beltrap and Leung, In-chan and L. Thing (8,C. and/ohnny Wong! his halver get the ball up to him, 4.4.); Hor Chor-yin (CAA), Long Edward Tamy. (Falt

Wing-chul and Tea Kwok-wal (80. Hong Kong's neup he should not a crop of 'coal/KA) Young Bhul-vick, Wong Mel Chlar Centr

Tab Kong Clyde The following are the team thun, (Fang Kink Fung: King-ya and Ediaca

and Fall R. Marques (St. Joseph'a); nok« (8.6, NUTRI

"Bradburn, Bouncer and we Foinnin (Berwick), and: Walls. (Cum- AV, Gosano", St. Joseph's and Reser (St. Josep

but, they worked har Sgt.

lined the following Willduson, Bacon, Hughes, Marsha Guinness, Betters, Barnsby and Thorpe, ED* (9) Westrukins, Matthews Stears, Martin, Hibbert, Griminals and Stona Dudley,

Hoody,

to the death of Mr.

Ingion (Cumberland), Tarr (Medway),

berland

CLUB "A TRIUMPH

At Bhumphulpo: Camp,

Iva-Naito (Eecreto) and L. Gomes

Ki-kaung (0.A.A.), (Quarterbac ph'a)si Yeo Marques! (Bt.

Marques : (BE) purph Au Kini-fung!(GALA,) and Long Kwan Ching, AR [86/4Joseph'4) and 43. Elms and Tay Qoss-liang (8.CIA AN) BANZAIFULL