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THE CHINA MAIL FRIDAY AUGUST 27

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"SKIP" SUGGESTS OMAR SHOULD PLAY NO. 3 IN INTERPORT

CIVIL SERVICE

HAVE HARD TASK

AT SOOKUNPOO

Enthusiastic Rivals And Tricky Green

BOWLING GREEN OUT FOR REVENGE

(By "SKIP)

The league fixtures to-morrow should provide very close results.

The Indian RC. are due to en- tertain the Civil Servants. and the visitors will have a hard task. Not only have they the green they learn, but peculiarities to have

a young and enthusiastic leam to meet. 1

consider the to be the better side. because of their

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expect ripened experience, and this factor to pull them through

The Craigengower "B" with happy memories

team of their

F. J. Jones, the Civil Service at his skip, has must been seen best this season owing to reasons of health. He is a member of the Interport Selection Committee.

Kowlcon B.G.C

P. I. Farrell, R. Duncan, H. Nish, and A. M. Holland (skip). ding, and L. Gay (skip).

JG. Xeyer, J. Tetley, V. Pethe- last match against the Bowling rick, and J. C. Brown (skap).

Police R. C. to i Green. when they returned Happy Valley with two valuable, W. McLeod. T. Tallon, F. Nolan and

J. Shepherd (skip).

L. Glendenning, W. S. Dall E. G. Post and W. Bollands (skip)..

G. Perkins, J. C. S. Fender, W MacHardy and G. Moss (skip)..

Kowloon Docks RC.

POSITIONAL CHANGE WOULD GIVE COLONY EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG REPRESENTATION

FRASER ALMOST SURE

TO BE SKIP

- RECREIO'S BOLD BID FOR

CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVA'S RINK BEST OF YEAR

(By "Skip")

Green four, P. T. Farrell, Na 1, k. Duncan N. 2, J. C. Brown No. 3, and A. M. Holland skip. These! rinks may run foal of each other? in the semi-final, if such is the casc it will be a trifle unfort- Tunate as in the mind of many these two rinks would make a most thrilling and exciting final!

It is not thought that the KCC.

Clark Atkinson, above, the Erst bowls prize competed for at the Kowloon Cricket Club.

rink skipped by Hyde-Lay, with THE SELECTION EC Fincher, B. G. Craig · and j J. W. M. Brown supporting him

Ican defeat any.

overcome by 26 to 13 recently

Singles Candidates

July

OF THE COLONY'S

CLARK ATKINSON

HAS FINE DISPLAY

OF BOWLS CUPS FIRST PLAYS GAME IN 1904

FOUR TIMES INTERPORTER

Clark Atkinson, the Kowloon Dock bowler, has a collection of prizes of which he can be justly proud, and one that is equalled by very few bowlers in the Colony. He has won the Championship of the Kowloon Dock RC on no less than four occasions, a record which has not yet been equalled by any other player. He has also been champion of the Kowloon - BGC several times-

BOWLS TEAM Taking up the game as far back

DIFFICULTIES OF

COMMITTEES

as 1904 in Whiteinch. Scotland. Atkinson had secured trophies before he came to the Colony, the most notable being the Vice-Pre- sident's prize at the Whiteinch

INTERPORT TRIAL SUGGESTED Bowling Green.

Joining the staff of the Hong The forthcoming Lawn Bowls Korg & Whampoa Dock in 1914,

Interport against Shanghai in the he became a member of the Kow-

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of the above quartettes, but stranger things han that have happened. The last rink of the four. A. Alves A. S. Enseil, W. & Brake, J. But-THE weather last Saturday brought many (skip), with L. 1. Silva. L. F. anxious moments to bowlers, even up to Xavier and F. V. Ribeiro, was noon hopes of being able to play were entertain when opposed to the Bowling 15, and this in my mind is an in- island and the mainland about that time shat-dication of the Portuguese rink's

Colony will present the Interport loon BGC-at that time there ed, but the heavy shower that swept over the Green representatives on

Selection Committee with. many) were no facilities for playing the tered all hopes, and brought the usual dis-strength points, by the humble-margin of one shot, will again have the

appointment in its train. Time was thus given

will be the annexed the second prize in the chance of repeating that feat.

to all enthusiasts to review past events with In the "Open Singles" there is intricate problems, the most im-sport at the Docks In 1915 he

great possibilities about the form portant of which Kowloon Docks' Improvement

shown by J. C. Brown E el method of selecting the Colony's President's competition, while in 1917 he was runner-up in the Club V. East, J. Revie, J. Kempton and

their interesting consequences. struggle should, McKelvie (sip).

Ever since 1921, which was the Championship. In the following A very stern

C. Atkinson I. Coleman. ANA study of the League Championship table, although it Arealli and R. Duncan, and from team and reserves.

were year he won the President's Cup ensue from the meeting between

either Cullen last year in which trials Kowloon Docks and the Police. Other. and F. Cullen (skip).

V. Ramsey, G. Mitchell, R. Lapsley brings the firm conviction that Craigengower "A" are in the these able bowlers will come a

best position at the moment-does not leave the Recreio out challenge that

not be strong held, the Colony team and reser-jand in 1919 again secured the

their second prize. on the form shown by both clubs?

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Interest Lags of the reckoning, and the Bowling Green" also have a chance, or Holland may on July 20, when the Shipbuilders and A. Other (skip).

He was the winner of several finished only one

the current championships. shot behind H. Major, R. B. Daries, but in a much lesser degree. The Craigengower “A” have still enough to ward off, while Evde ves have been selected on

and A.. W Grimmitt

to meet the Portuguese side at Happy Valley and the Bowling Lay is not by any means out of the past experience and reputation in

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handicap events from the time he the Bowling Green and the Police McGowan

The "Open Pairs" competition has! were badly trounced by the KCC, (skip).

E. Simmonds, J. Gellatley, J. Green twice. The result of these matches will certainly deter running

mine on which flagpost the Championship banner will be un-

provided us with the greatest In view of the wealth of talent started to play at the Kowloon until 1931 when he began the Docks should win They are Deakin and F. Jones (skip).

all the "Open" at present available, and the so BG.C. playing much better_now

P. Knight, S. Alderman, T. Arm- furled

I have a distinct leaning to the Recreio, as amongst the surprises of they have. been doing for some strong, and J. Hollidge (skáp).

Indian R.C time. McKelvie can be consider M. B. Abba. Bax, A members of this Club I have witnessed the most brilliant ex-events. At the time of writing many sensational upsets, it seems to lose some of the interest he had

of the have a much harder task than in position of Lawn Bowls seen this year, of a new type entirely, the weather conditions seem to that the Selection Committee will taken in the sport.

findicate improbability ed as one of the most improved wabab, and A. O. Madar (skip).

previous reasons. Isecond semi-final being played. J.Hocsen, A. H. Ramjahn, A. Mwhich should bring success to the Clab.. skips, and is in splendid trim,

Cavanagh and Medina and Revie. Hast and MorrisonBumjahn and A. R. Minu (skip).

drawn against Shepherd and Ec- can hold their own with the best! D. M Khan S. M. Rumjahn, M Y

Adal and A. R. Dallah (skip).

cleshall, and when one considers KCC. May Extend Recreio

than

Now we come to what looks at to be the easiest a first glance match of all to make a forecast on, that between the Recreio and

The rink skipped by C. G. Silva owe their victorious career Vto the fact that they are able to size up the difficulties of the Aground they are bowling over quicker than any other com-

Club de Recreio J. & Noronha. L. F. Xavier, F. Ribeiru and C. G. Silva (skip). LJ. Silva, E. Marques, Alves and F. I Silva (skip)

A. A Remedios, J. G. Ozorio, Rosario and L. A. Gutierrez (dp).bination I have seen operating.

JUNIOR DIVISION Electric R. C

the K.C.C.. It looks like a win for I think it the Portuguese. and

P. C. Butler, V. Sorby. G. T. Pad- will be. but they will have to fight desperately hard on everyze and A. F. Pani (skip). head. It must be admitted that JG. Haigh, W. Stoker, J. Sloan nd Is de Fork (57) Barron, H S. the Recreio bave a better chance, and L. de Rome (skip).

Mekay and A. Webster (skip).

Kowloon C. C.

land that is not by any means jtheir only asset.

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Interport Trial

It is suggested in certain quar the talented bowlers that have ters that onë Interport trial be been left by the wayside, before held, and that the Colcay's lear-

and Fraser

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When the bowling green at the Kowloon CC was opened in 1925. Atkinson-won the first prize that was put up for competition.

Although he has entered for the open events twice he has never progressed very far.

When the KD.R.C.

opened a

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it was possible for these men to ing 16 or 24 players be selected howling green Atkinson surren- reach the position they are now and divided into Probables' and dered his position in the Kowloon in-Beer and Luz Bradbery, and Possibles" rinks.

BGC team and played lead for Hyde-Lay.j Üzmar,

fine the Docks. Despite his The mere fact that many of the record of achievements, it is During the week-end quite a Silkstone and his men by a.large Grimmitt and Jones, who held

the truply last year, have a younger generation to-day noteworthy point that he has Again in 1933 Main was respon gone out-there is only one con-among the leading bowlers in the never expressed any desire to play concerning the Colony's chances number of comments were made margin in the final. of winning the Prentice Cup from sible for one of the most declusion can be deduced, and that Colony, gives us food for thought, gaywhere but at No. 1, feeling now moralising shots ever seen in a is that the levelling process, which for, though they are possibly not that by doing so he is of greater Shanghai this year It is

the

has made itself so evident in this lacking in skill and may probably value to the team. tournament, makes it quite clear come through a whole season or Atinson has received Interport settled that the northern port will Interport game when, with send down a team early in Octo-sides on level terms and complet-

younger championship at the top of their recognition four times, the first everyone, that the Aber and I understand it is to being the last head, he smashed the

jack into the ditch in a'

now reached form. they are quite capable of time being in 1924. The follow tional manner for another Shang equality with the very best in the cracking up before a large crowding year he was also selected, and Main's Brilliance very strong selection. For many years now T. Main of hai success.

There are two men in this Colony, and to all sportsmen who of spectators

have the welfare of the game at J. E. Henson, W. E. Hale, C. Bthe Shanghai Recreation Club,

heart this is most gratifying in- Hosking, and H. Rose (sicip).

who has been the principle skip Colony now who can employ a simi-¦

deed. S. A. Bright, A. B. Duncan, J. G. Charlton, and G. E. F. Thompson for that port since 1931, has dislar style when essential. They closed to us a type of bowls which are C. G. Silva, of the Recreio, and (skip).

been most convincing -‘and J. Fraser, of the K.C.C. I have

since the match is to be played on their own green, but they must remember that on July 20. last, their opponents beat the Police at Happy Valley rather easily, and in so doing reached a standard of excellence on a par with that Hyde, and L. E. Lammert (skip).

F. S. W. Smith, W. C. Simpson, J. Smith, and E. Kern (skip).

of any team in the League.

Junior Division

The Civil Servants oppose the Hong Kong Electric at Happy

Fletcher, J. S. Dinnen, H. Eakusen, and T. W. Carr (skip). A. Nissim, S., Houghton

Kowloon B.G.C.

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Les3-

to

bowlers have

Perfect Blending

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Valley, and should have no great Henderson and G. H. Sherriff (skip)-refreshing. In 1931, he skipped made mention of their ability at R Duncan and L. A R. Dunia large part in an Interport con-

difficulty in collecting a brace ofį points. Westlake junior has taken to the game like a duck to water, and more will yet be heard of this bowler.

G. W. Allen, D. W. Waterton, M. J. has

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two years later be again had the honour. In 1930, the dream which all bowlers cherish to themselves, Match-Play Temperament

was realised and he was chosen Match play emperament plays

to captain Hong Kong's team of the against Shanghai-"Skip" to other can, who are in the final, is but, test, and though many

are lacking in this cast only to a comparative this, their older and more experi- Purvis, W. Barling, E. West-Shanghai to victory, when he de-ready, so will pass on

feated Omar's four at Taikoo by possibilities in players suitable another instance of this, but in younger players

degree, so the wiles of ripened enced colleagues, have deteriorat- SHANGHAI BOWLS COMMITTEE. lake, and H. Westlake Sr. (skip).

L2 shots in the second match of for blending purposes

DISCUSS INTERPORT W. Mansell, E. V. Hamilton

Omar As No. 3. the series, and then, trounced

experience is here blended with ed and lost the touch which gained the places in previous What and A. O: Brawa (skly).-

Omar, who skipped three Inthe fire of determined youth. F. Harper, B. Williams, J. Purvis

The Shanghai Lawn Bowls As- in contests last year

Another player, who is mak.teams, thus presenting two sides The Bowling Green entertain and C. Strange (skip).

sociation met last Tuesday when D. Peoples, T. Swan, J. C. Polson terport Folice R. C.

the the Yacht Club, and this should

details of the forthcoming inter W. McKay, A. J. Johnson, G. Sand G. H. Stewart (skip).

Glentemming A. W. Norrie, S. Pollock, J. Watson Shanghai, and who failed in all, ing good progress, but who is to the problem.

change confiding his positional

energies to

Last, but not least. articles in requires be the happy function it always;

and T. F. Stainton (akip).

He could be placed at No. 3 to humbler channels of Club af Football Club (skip). proves to be. The courtesies Alexander and W. S.

local journals play a large part in Port against the Colony with Luzat No fairs, is M J Henderson of the S.-G. Smith, J. Headridre. A and other attributes that go to

G. Stephens, P. Morgan, E. J. Fraser,

which, however are not available 11 and make Lawn Bowls the happiest Wright and A. W. Smith (skip).

F. Jones at No. 2 Bowling Green second string. He determining a player's Interport under discussion, the details of

jas yet... W. L. Clarke, H. Brown, L. Hunter Edward and E. Tuck (skip).

A Humphreys, Dobson, A. Jack-Here we have a rink so blended, is at present in the No. 3 posi-fate. A player may possibly sport of all will be duly recog.

son and A. Macfarlane (skip). nised and enjoyed. The home and S. Logan (akip),

Taikoo Docks R... C

questionable if any four tion in G. H. Sherriff's rink, and strike good form throughout a sea- A. Stevens, G. S. Graver, & Currie it is kand A. Brooksbank (skip).

either in Shanghai or Hong Kong must share the honours which son, but that does not necessarily he selected. could subdue it...

This skip enjoys, that of second in mean that he is good enough for The other two rinks could be the skips list. I would not be 34 Interport contest! built from such experienced bow-the least bit surprised if Sherrif

team should be rather strong for J. Wade, F. Pattinson, W, Cunning. the Yachtsmen, and I think they ham and J. C. Chalmers (skip). will win

Police At Home To Taikoo The Police meet the powerful Taikoo twelve and this should be a tough struggle, with the visi- tors just getting their head. în front at the end."

The Club de Recreio cross the road and engage their near neighbours the KCC at Cox's) Road this should be a good watch to watch T. 7. Carr is in fine form and the premier team could do with his services.

Craigengower against the Foot ball Club should provide as with the hardest match of the day, and I fancy, the home team

The

following are

SENIOR DIVISION

Kowloos

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“SKIP'S" FORECAST FOR TO-MORROW les as C. G. Silva, A W. Grimnitimately finished at the top.

FIRST DIVISION"

INDIAN R., C. () CRAIGENGOWER “B” (48) ▼ KOWLOON DOCK (51) CLUB DE RECREIO.: (74)-

CIVIL SERVICE (56) KOWLOON BGC 178) POLICE E CO

KOWLOON C. C. (50)

ER (67)

CRA

SECOND

"CIVIL SERVICE (→)

KOWLOON BG.C. (67)

POLICE RC (56)

KOWLOON C.C. (45)

DIVISION

HE ELECTRIC (59)

YACHT CLUB. (41)

TAIKOO DOCK (--)

CLUB DE RECREIO (60);

CLUB (45)

ARMSTRONG MAKING STEADY PROGRESS

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·CRIME

Furthermore, the selection of an Interport team by this Com- Another all-important factor mittee will present a very deli- which many bowls players and en-jeate problem, as four members, thusiasts are not quite aware of namely V Bamsey (K-DRC), is the fact that it is and has been F. J. Jones (CS.C.C.), U. M. Omar practically impossible for the (CCC) and F. X M. Silva (Bec seven members of the Interportreis) are among the leading skips Selection Committee to be watch in the Senior Division and are all

probable players during Sat potential Interporters!

T. Armstrong of the Civil Ser-ing

mitt, J. C. Brown, A. M. Holland, F. Culler, J. McKelvie for akipa for threes J. C. Chalmers, G. Sherriff, A. Brooksbank, J. Sloan, A. S. Russell, J. Budding No 2& Who should lead is a matter of the greatest importance, but this year we are rich in No. TA Vice Cocket Club, who was amp-urday League matches. E. Coates, P. T. Farzell, J. E.posed to have met H. A. Alves, of Noronha, El Arculli LAR. the Bereio, in the Open Singles Duncan, J. Fender, E. G. Post, are Lawn Bowls Championshipon all steady and most consistent.Tuesday last is making steady. progress in Hospital. He is suffer Open Rinks Surprises

ing from a poisoned foot.

The semi-finals of the Open Rinks have now been reached. bringing with them both surprise; and

fancied skippe

COME

POSTPONED MATCHES FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY

The Selection Committee

A Delicate Posibon

In practically every sport in the The fact that four of the Com-Colony, where an Interport con-

mittee play in the Senior Division test is concerned trials are held, and three in the junior gives one and the fact that four members are an idea of what they have to of the Selection Committee

Shonours combat in the selection of the contenders for

certain teams

is likely Famount An Interport trial would give things alw mpionship the whole Selection Committee an

The only poned lastlopp mity of witnessing 16 or 24

the rain,

In-Lis bound to could Interport, triall

these