THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1934
Sporting Page:
CLUB LOOK TO THEIR DEFENCE FOR GAME AGAINST
West Parade (Mr. Heard) just beats Heart's Glory (Mr. A, A. R. Botelho) in the second leg of the double, Chief Seattle (Mr. Davis) was third and Great Hall (Mr. Pan) fourth.
CLUB'S RUGBY CHAPTER
OF ACCIDENTS.
ROBERTSON RECALLED TO AID INTERMEDIATE
LINE
AGAINST
FAST CHINESE FORWARD LINE
FAST CHINESE
NO CHANGE IN LINCOLN SIDE
TO MEET POLICE
MUST IMPROVE TO WIN
RIDLEY'S BRAINS MAY SECURE POINTS
(By "ROVER")
THE Lincolns will have to play better football than they did against the East Lancs if they
FERGUSON TO BE OUT OF SIDE hope to secure full points at the
FOR MONTH
AND HALF.
PROMISING NEWCOMERS
(By REFEREE).
WITH THE FIRST, TRIANGULAR RUGBY TOURNAMENT
expense of the Police to-morrow.
There is the possibility, how- ever, that Ridley will get through if he is not too closely watched.
English is indeed a 'find' and
Fung King Cheong who will lead the South China "A" attack ·to-
morrow.
CLUB MAY WIN
his sweeping passes across to HOME GROUND
Baldry and Malpas were a feature of Wednesday's game.
Higgins is a live wire, and if only' Baldry and Malpas would imbibe some
ADVANTAGE
FOWLER MAY
CAUSE ANXIETY TO CHINESE XI
ROBERTSON WELL POSITIONED
WONG MEI-SHUN UNLIKELY
TO. HAVE MUCH ROPE
(By "ROVER")
With their ground reputation at stake (South China have not won on the Valley ground in two sea- sons) the Club have strengthened their intermediate line for, their First Division League soccer clasb with South China "A" - to-morrow. It is a game which promises to be one of thrills and one which will
give a definite Indication of the uf-
timate leadership of the Premier League.
Robertson has been brought in at right-half in support of Poto-Hunt. while Duncan will be on the latter's Aleft..
GAME AGAINST THE NAVY LOOMING ON THE HORIZON, THE of the same pep, the half-back line VITAL SOCCER GAME CLUB ARE SERIOUSLY HANDICAPPED BY THE TEMPORARY that could hold them would be a fine LOSS OF J. J. FERGUSON, THEIR BRILLIANT WING THREE- one! QUARTER.
moment was not thought to be serious. It has now, however, over a month and a half, which practically rules him out of the first Triangular tournament game on December 15.
a
casion the
this week-end.
As it was a victorious team on
wing:
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were shun, who is filling a vacancy in
S. CHINA
Delightful Chance (Mr. Li) beating Chesterfield (Mr. Taylor) (at the right) in the Novices' race last Saturday.
LOCAL RACING RECORD
LIKELY TO BE SET
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MR. BUTLER HAS GREAT CHANCE OF THREE LEGER WINS BUMPER MEET PROMISED
(By "Rapier")
YET ANOTHER LOCAL RACING RECORD IS LIKELY TO GO BY THE BOARD TO-MORROW WEEK WHEN MR. E. O. BUTLER NEVER (NOT MR. D. S. LI) TAKES OUT ABLE AMAZON, BRILLIANT STAR, AND TINY STAR IN THE THREE ST. LEGERS. BEFORE HAS A JOCKEY SUCCEEDED IN SECURING THE GREAT- LY COVETED "TRIPLE" DISTINCTION ON THE VALLEY: The Meeting, apart from the presence of three classics over
At present the defence appears A GAME THAT MAY HAVE
FAR REACHING EFFECT. ON Fowler will prove to be one of the Ferguson was injured last Saturday in the friendly fixture to be nonplussed in face of pres" THE PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUS most dangerous forwards in the Club COURSE. against the Navy following a tackle. It was discovered that he sure, but Meakin is pretty certain CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE WIT-side, and if South China "A" are to had sustained a muscle injury in the right thigh, which at the between the sticks and should oc- NESSED AT THE VALLEY TO-head the League table at the end of 13 miles, a distance at which none of the contenders have yet
team no feelings of MORROW WHEN THE CLUB EN- SIDERED IN MANY QUARTERS AS
In defence, Gamble and Syd Australian race and a very open "D" Class event on the card of been ascertained that Ferguson will be away from the game for alarm if he appears there again TERTAIN SOUTH CHINA "A", CON.the season they must blockade this raced over, is likely to be the best of the year, as there is a second THE LIKELY 1934-5 CHAMPIONS.
Not for two seasons have the Strange will have their work cut eight races. I am not this week giving an elaborate summing. Wednesday, it is probable that the Chinese won on the Club ground, out in holding Teo Kwai-shing and up of the prospects, but am contenting myself with a short re- TINY STAR, winner of the Subs. same eleven will take the field to- and, in view of the Club's Ip Pak-wa, while Robertson will be sume of the possible candidates in the three big events.
superiority over - South China an ideal man to watch Wong Mei-
Champlong and 12 miles Sports morrow:
Meskin; Ash, Edmunson; Maughan, "B" against whom they
Club Cup, will in all probability go Dudley, Robson; Baldry, Malpas, Hig-unlucky to draw, a very keen South China forward, fine caused
out favourite for the Subs, Leger, girts, Ridley and English.
The second cloven is:--Taylor; Cobte, struggle is promised. Both by an injury to Tay: Quee-liang..
Jand, on form, should just about Colclough; Thompson, Wildy, Potter; teams are practically at full On the other flank, Duncan will
win. Mathews, Evans, Better, McGuinness strength and are very evenly have to produce his best form to
[matched. :
hold Tam Kong-pak, who must be TURF GOSSIP
On form, the places should be In addition several other First stopped at all costs for the Club to
conceded to COPPER IDOL and Mr. Pote-Hunt, and Toine.
Division encounters are down for retain their unbeaten record.
Disty was unlucky not to beat Saucy CAVALCADE. decision to-morrow, while on Mon-
The team is:-G. Rodger; G. Gamble Face In the record-breaking run last after wining two races in the day, the Chinese Athletic and South
and S. Strange; L, G. Robertson, J. Saturday. He should win under Mr. Spring on Copper Idol, was most China "B" will provide a second Pate-Hant and A. Duncan: F. Fowler, Deits next Saturday from Empire Day enthusiastic about his mount and "Chinese Derby" and one which R. Drown, A. Howe (Captain), E. (Mr. Proulx). Portla will be ridden
by Mr. Davia in this race and Mr. Fung predicted big things for him, eg will take out Vriday, promises to eclipse that of a fort-Strange and R. Baldwin. night ago.
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J. L. Tate, who made a promis crutches for over a fortnight as ing start as a contre three quarter result of a leg injury received in a fortnight go, was also unforthe "A" fifteep game against the tunately injured, having two of Borderers. hia ribs cracked in the game against the Navy, on October 20. Although Tate is on the mend, be is shortly to leave the Colony on transfer to Shanghai,
McGREGOR KEPT OUT-
J. L. McGregor, a newcomer in the "A" fifteen threequarter line, is another player who is suffer- ing from internal injuries, having had his ribs badly bruised against N. M. Macintosh, who has play-the Navy a fortnight ago. ed at scrum-half for the first fil- teen, is also on the injured list
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J. E. Hunter and Sharp, both who have been only with a broken finger sustained in newcomers
An "A" fifteen game against the seen in action twice, are now on Borderers a fortnight ago. He the injured list, Hunter has a will probably be an abscatee for wrenched shoulder and Sharp is
out with Hong Kong foot. several weeks.
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K. Noble is another threequar ter on the injured list and will probably not be seen out again this season. He has been
INJURIES HANDICAP
CLUB FIFTEEN
011
Hutchison Out Of Game For Fortnight
SEVERAL LATE CHANGES
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ATHLETIC JUNIOR TEAM LOSSES
Three Players Unavailable
HUNG Kam-tong, To Ho-hang and Kwok Ping-wa will not
be available for the Athletle in to-morrow. the Second Division
C. Austin, who represented the Wong Sui-wo, Chan Chung-yee and Club in the majority of their first Tang Kong-sum have been select nfteen fixtures last season, is also ed to fill their positions. out of the game, suffering from a Wong will take Chang Kam- bad knee. He will not play ex-tong's place at centre-half, while cept if absolutely necessary. A Chan will fill To Ho-hang's post- second or front-row forward, Auation at left-half.
tin, was a valuable man in the The inside right position will be pack, and he will be sorely missed-taken by Tang Kwong-sum.
The team is Lee Kwok-ki; Lo Hon-
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pecially over long distances. Cop.
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Lau Chung-kwan Not Available
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Dinty is responding well to Deitz's akllful handling hand is more reliable at the start.
per Idol' will have A change of
Mr.
rider and is fit.
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Cavalcada's recent Classic Hall gives him a strong
win
"over
YOUNG CHAP has been whis-
Nell Gwyn, without the benefit of a claim in this race. Tay Kwee-liang, who is still nursing a knee injury, will again preparation gallop or sprint before last not be playing for South China "A" Saturday's race, owing to the suspi-
in their First Division game against cion of a tender leg, did extremely well pered abroad as the surprise win- to place third. Had she been tuned ner, and it was earlier thought that
the Club to-morrow. Wong Mel-up she would probably have set a new Mr. Deltz would ride him. It now shun, who has been rested for the record. of last couple of weeks," will fill the
The following is my forecast the week-end games, giving the favoured team in capital letters:
vacancy.
A. H. Harbord who played on cheong, Tang Kwong-wing: Chan Blu- the wing occasionally, but who man, Wong Sui-wo, Chan Chung-yee; Cheung Moon-wing, Tang Kwong-sum, usually filled a place in the pack, Yeung Kan-pa, Lo Chi-wan and Wong CLUB has left the Colony on leave. ..... Sik-ping.
GOOD. WELSH FORWARD,
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POLICE
TO-MORROW
FIRST DIVISION
v.8. China "A"
(Club, 4.15 p.m.) v`Lincolns (Kowloon, 4.16 p.m.) KOWLOON (Caroline Hill, 4.15 p.m.) ✓ RECREIO (Chatham Rd., '4.15 p.m.) SECOND DIVISION.
G. B. Jones, who made his initial BURY PLAYER FOR St. Joseph's With many of their players on appearance for the Club as a wing the sick and injured list, the Club threequarter against the military SERVICE CORPS Artillery first fifteen will be much below side on Wednesday, fa really a strength in their friendly rugby wing forward, having played in
To Fill Halford's Place NAVY encounter against the Army at Welsh "A" Class rugger, He is a forceful player and has a good Sookunpoo tomorrow,
Several late changes in the understanding of the game.
(Continued on Page 13). three-quarter line have been made, and this will now read: Gardner McLellan, Miller and McGilchrist., Bramble and Cum- mings, from the "A" fifteen, will fill the vacancies in the pack.
As a result of these changes there is a possibility that the "A" fifteen game will not take place.
Continued on Page 5) The following are the teams 1st XV G. P. Lammert; P. J. Gard ner, D. McLellan (captain), J. C. Miller, H R. MoGilchrist; M. W. Turner, H. G. Menke: A. F. Walkden, W. E. Peera, G. A Stewart, LI Bradford, S. H. Garrod, K. A. Munro, 21, Opekan bằng ned.D. "A. Cumanings.
A XVDE Hislop; GS Jones, C. Archer, A. N. Other, JAT. Edkins A N. Other, H. L. Tudor; G. C. Houtrio (Capt.), R. G. Castleton B. DAG. Barlow, W. G. C. Knowles, F.
G: Niro A. N. Other, F.
MeGugan,
R. Burch NERAKAS The A match will commence
at 8 pm while the premier game will start at 4:15;p.m...
Mrs Duni
on Batar loading own
erda in Glencaries.
v Kowloon (Caroline Hill, 2.45 p.m.).
y Eastern
(Club, 2.45 p.m.):
University
CLUB At End Of Month
ARTILLERY Owing to casualties and expected arrivals from Home this week, the Engineers Royal Army Service, Corps team to ATHLETIC. meet-the-Police on Sunday has not been finally selected.
Clarke the centre-forward has
R.A.M.C.
(St. Joseph's, 4.15 p.m.) Y LINCOLNS (Chatham Rd., 245 p.m.) v Borderers (Athletic, 4.15 p.m.) THIRD DIVISION
v.. Radle (Military, H. V, 2.45 p.m.)
not yet recovered from a displecat- BORDERERS
ed collar bone, and Halford, who
has several goals to his credit this Police
season, is not expected to turn out Engineers owing to an Injury sustained last Sunday,
The Service Corps are expectingj several new arrivals when the Dor- setshire berths on Friday, Novem ber 22, and Beesley; one of the newcomers, it is understood, at one time played for Bury Reserven
It is expected that he will all the vacancy caused by the impend- ing departure of Halford for Home. Sunday's team will be selected from the following:
Services.
Lincolns (St. Joseph's, 2.45 p.m.) MYBA.O.C.
(Kowloon, 2.46 p.m.} RAILWAY (Railway, 2.45 p.m.) SUNDAY
ARMISTICE DAY MATCH
REST OF COLONY (Club, 4.15 p.m.) THIRD DIVISION:
Recreio (Chatham Rd., 2.46 p.m.)
BAFRIK
R.A.S.CA
East Lanes
Cooper, Forsythe, Alvis: Fuller, ATHLETIC
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transpires, however, that Mr. Gleneagles, blow to come to kand Deitz will take out SOLDIER OF and benefitting by his recent races and FORTUNE for Mr. Li Shiu Pang. With the exception of Tay, every weight reduction, showed he has not Young Chap, however still remains
a dangerous outsider. man has reported fit for to-mar-lost his winning form over his dis
Mr. Heard has lately been devot row's encounter.
Itance.
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Lau Chung-kwan, who made his I think Mr. Heard would have woning extra attention to Mr. Ho Kom Initial appearance for South China on Warrington, Instead of dead-heat-tong's CLASSIC HALL, and I last week, has left for Canton, but ing with Chivalrous, had he not lost understand he is confident of being his whip in an exciting Anish. Burgo- concerned in the finish. I am, will play for South China when an master, which was coming through occasion arises.
strongly on the rails, was thrown back however, still of the opinion that as the result of the whip falling near, Classic Hall la a sprinter. and not
a Leger pony.
If there is to be an upset ST.
The team is:-Wong Wing (Capt him. LI Tin-sang and Lat Mau; Leung In-
Heart's Glory all but sprang a sen chan, Leung Wing-chin and Lee Kwok- wal; Too Kwai-shing Wong Mel-shua, ation at the last meeting, being beaten IVES is the most likely to bring it Fung King-cheong, Tam Kong-pak out of first place by West Parade on about. There is not a worse and Ip Pak-w
SOUTH CHINA "B" REINFORCED
Tong Kwan To Make Welcome Return
7ITH the return of Tong Kwan
and. Yu Hing-yuen after an absence of over a month owing to injuries, South China "B" vll} turn out at full strength : against the Athletic in Monday's premier, League encounter on the Clab ground.
As a result of Yu Hing-yuen being available Lee Kam at left- en moved to his ori- back, has been (King's Park, 2.45. p.m.)ginal position at left-half. Tong
Kwan will return to his original ||
turn to h position on the right flank.
MONDAY
FIRST DIVISIONA
rap
8. China "B" (Club,15:p.m.)
(Bookunpoo, 4.15 pan.)
xlx), after his win - Digby Crayford; Jeffries Eycott East Lence▼ NAVYŠE Is seen therrl be Flood, Vaughan and Beesley.
The team Wong Wah-kali The team Chung Chi-ying, Yu Hing-yuen, Tong Kwan, Lim Tak-po, Lee Kain: Trang King-Lal Shin wing Chenk Shek- kam Yeung Bullyick, and Lii Shok-yan.
the post. Mr. Deitz is taking him out rogue in training, and one never
in the "D" Class next Saturday but knows whether he will run or not.
there are likely to be over 20 starters,
and anything may happen-Rapler.
Mr Norman DeitaJeading
Baturday
(Continued on Page 6.)
The following are the Ilkely starters and their jockeys;
SUBS LEGER
Classic Hall (Mr. Heard) · Cavalcade (Mr., Linag): Sarabande (Hr. Ip) ".
Boldier of Fortune (Hr. Deitz)
Kindo (Mr. Pas)
St. Ives (Mr. Proulx) Tiny Star (Mt. Butler) Copper Idol (Mr. P. Botelho) Young Chap. (no Jockey>
AUSTRALIAN LEGER
•Able Amazon (Mr. Butler) 4% Bag Tor (Mr. Davis) saja Mutiny Bay (Mr. Proulxy High Finance (Mr. P Botelho) Racing Heart (Mr. Heard) Bronze Era (Mr.) Black) Se Just That (Mr. Deity) Baney Face (Mr. Ip Kul Ying)
GRIFFINS LEGER CEN Brilliant Star (may be Mr. Blatter) King's Warden (Mr. Heard) Electric Star (may be Mr. Butler). Baldier of Britain. (Mr. Deita) Ribble: (Hri-Botelhoj: ka **Gladiator” (No Jockey), esp
Lemberg (No Jockey) Macaroni (Mr.“Fung)- #Hydroplano: (Mr. Promix
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