1936-01-03 — Page 4

THE CHINA BALLS FRIDAY, JANUARY 3*

Sporting Page *****

RECREIO HARD HIT BY INJURIES FOR TO-MORROW'S SOCCER

"Green, above, will be seen in action, to-morrow for the Europ- ean Police Third Division team against the Fusiliers

CLUB AND POLICE IN IMPORTANT CLASH

CIVILIAN FORWARDS MUST IMPROVE

POLICE ATTACK IMPROVES FOLLOWING their very lucky draw against

South China "B" last Saturday, the Club will be given another very stiff task to-morrow after- noon when they meet the Police in an away fix- ture at Kowloon. The Club are retaining the same formation as last week and, providing that Elliott retains the form he has shown in the last 21

two encounters, the Club should come off fairly

ATHLETIC AS

RUNNERS-UP TO

CHAMPIONS But Remaining Games Must Be Won

TO-MORROW'S CLASH WITH IMPROVED KOWLOON TEAM

The Athletic, who have been dogged by bad luck throughout

well.

Lee Kwok-wai, above, the bell- Tant South China. left-half, who

Tery

just missed securing an Interport last season, stands name of secaring recogul

tion this season..

ROVER'S

FUSILIERS ALL OUT

FOR VICTORY

BRUNT OF ATTACK WILL REST ON A.V. GOSANO

BOWEN ON INJURED LIST

(By Rover")"

** Sid Strange, -ahore, is display-

ing his best form at present, and o is well in the running for another : Interport "cap”. He will be seen in "action against the Police |-- seniors to-morrow at Kowloon,

A FINE struggle is likely to be seen at King's

Park to-morrow, where the Recreio will en-ULSTER RIFLES tertain the Fusiliers in their First League soccer encounter. The soldiers will probably retain their same formation, but the Portuguese are making several changes.

Bowen was unfortunately injured. in the Island-Mainland game last Wednesday, and his position at left-back will be filled the International game against Wales, and his place will be taken by G. Fernandes.net

FORECAST by E. Silva, while Delgado is still on the injured list as a result of

One of the biggest disappointments-this-season has been the failure of Ernie Strange to trike form after a successful season at Home. One of the fastest forwards in local soccer, he has only

The following is the forecast for The Recreio, however, are still further handicapped at for registered two goals in the League, although he did strike excel- lent form in the Senior Shield replay against the East Lancs, the week-end fixtures, giving the ward by the absence of J. Gomes, who was injured in the same favoured team in capital letters-game as Delgado, and J. Alves will partner his brother A. A

Alves at inside-left: when his two goals decided the issue.

TO-MORROW

Bickford played an excellent game on Wednesday in the the season, but who are gradually Island-Mainland game, but previous to that has very rarely show- staging a comeback as one of the ed up to advantage: Another disappointing player in the Chab leading First Division teams, will side is F Fowler, who, although he has the determination to ATHLETIC encounter Kowloon tomorrow achieve his object, frequently oversteps the mark and consequent afternoon in what promises to be ly disorganises the whole line.

one of the best games of the day.

Fowler has a terrific shot Kowloon, with their youthful "forward line and new leader in D. when he wants to display it,} Knox, have shown such improved but he has not yet shown form that the Athletic will do the form that featured his dis wisely for to take this game too plays last season

light-heartedly.

(Continued on Page 5)

ULSTERS DEBUT IN LEAGUE GOOD RECORD IN EGYPT

BUT SAINTS FAVOURED TO WIN

"P" On Form Undoubtedly one of the out- standing features of the season has been the performance of Sid Strange in defence. On

is present form he is definite

ly in the running for another "cap.

The Police are making no changes in the side which has represented them for the last three or four games.

More Lupetar

POLICE THIRD

Navy

FIRST DIVISION

+ Kowloon (Caroline Hill, 4.00 pm)

S. CHINA “E” (Causeway Bay, 400 pm)

Artillery (S'cutters) v S. CHINA A

Police

(Sookanpoo, 4.00 pm);

v Clab

Can, 400 pm

EAST LANCS. v Artilley (L*ina) (Prince Edward Rd. 4.00 pm) Ulster Rifles - ST. JOSEPHS

Colitary, HV., 4:00 pm.):

↑ FUSILIERS

DIVISION TEAM

REORGANISED Remo

Newcomer Selected As Wing-Half

CHINESE POLICE SHOULD

DEFEAT AIRMEN

(King's Park, 4.00 pm) SECOND DIVISION EAST LANCS. v Radio

NAVY MAKE

TWO CHANGES

MAKE SECOND DIV. DEBUT TO-MORROW

Fusiliers Losing Their Grip

KOWLOON MAY HOLD

THE ATHLETIC

The debut of the Royal Uisten Rifles to-morrow," when they en- counter the Navy, one of the strongest contenders «<for

the

FOR TO-MORROW's connection A. V. Gosano standing games in a full Second

this week-

After their unaccountable lapse against the Saints last Saturday in their Senior Shield championship, and the encounter replay, the Recreio must in-between the Fusiliers and the En- prove in their defence, and in gineers og Sunday are the out-

Division programme, will have his hands full against

Tende

Welsh forwards.

Fine Imide Forwards strong team, have only lost three

[points to date. Talbot and Harrison both

The Fusiliers have loer - played well in the inside left grip on the championship as the and right positions for the result of several drawi land team last, Wednesday, and but an excellent clash should

Can S. China "B" Keep the deadly marksmanship of the

Unbeaten Record?

GOOD SENIOR CLASH ANTICIPATED

The Navy, who are helding a very

be

The Navy have again been if they reproduce anything like seen when they encounter the En- (Prince Edward Ed, 2.30 pm) forced to change their team for that form to-morrow the Be

Recreio Kowloor:

Uister Rifles *

EASTERN

My University

7 ATHLETIC their clash with South China "B" creio should go down heavily. (Kowloon, 230 p) in the First Division, to-morrow, The encounter is likely to be

NAVY

but this game should be one of one of the fastest seen this ser- (Sookumpoo, 2.30 pm) the most interesting and Exciting son with the attacks of both

y Club (Military HLV 2.30 pm) seen for a long time on the Cams sides featured. THIRD DIVISION

way Bay ground.

The encounter between the re organised European Police team Air Force jand the Fusiliers, leaders of the Since Johnson has been rein-Third Division will probably be Ulster Rifes stated at centre-forward the the only exciting game in a very Railway attack has shown more "pep" uninteresting Third Division pro- and with two hard working gramme for this week-end.”

have reinstated ENGINEERS forwards in Stevens and Brooks! The Police the Club defence will have to several senior players which will be up to scratch to avoid de consequently strengthen the testi

Brittain will take over the pivot¦ fezt

On the whole, the game position to allow Dowman, the of football in Egypt prior to com should produce one of the fin- erstwhile centre half, to play in ing here, and one of their latest est struggles of the day, and a the forward line, while Campbell wins, before embarkong for Hons draw will probably result. will be on his left. Kong, was over HAMS. Queen

The Royal Lister Rifles will make their debut in local soccer to-morrow when they meet St. Joseph's in the First Division.

The Ulsters played quite a lot

Elizabeth. They are

said

to

possess a very fine team, with THE EAST LANCS

some, first class players amongst them.

(Confined on Page 51

FIRST DIVISION TEAMS

FAVOURED

League Game Against Lyemun

SANDFORD AND LAWTON ON-INJURED LIST

Valuable Wing-Half- Sn, will be the right-half

C POLICE

South Chinz are still unbesten

gineers.

Sound Attack The Extfer team, holders of the

Junior Shield, are now playing good football. Their forward line in well balanced with Boyling, Darby and Howlett all good shots.

are very fast and are also good. | METĪCES CAR

(Railway, 2:30 pm) in the Senior division, but have CHAMPIONS SHOULD The wingers, Callard and Creagh,

MEDICALS BEA

(Chatbart Ed., 2.30 pm) drawn several games. They are WIN TO-MORROW

LIGA

Įnot making any changes this week) PORTUGUESA as their forwards showed a decid (Railway, 400 p.m.) ed improvement in the last game

• St. Joseph's (Navy, EV, 230 p.m.);

The Navy are actually only bringing in two new men, Stallard -SUNDAY

and Wallace, but are making several positional changes from Hast week-

LAI WAH CUP COMPETITION

** Semi-final Round

2 ▼ Civilians (Caroline Ein, 3.30 p.m.)-

V. NAVY

CHINESE

Army

Positional Changes

Lee Wai Tong Still

On Injured List?

Selleck, in goal, Stack, at back, and Hurst, the pivot, form the backbone of their defence

the Fusilier forwards will

to

{play their best to break through them

As many of South China" "A's

The Other Gamet players will be representing the Combined Chinese in the Eai Wak The other games should provide

Bowers will occupy the key posi-Cup Semi-Final Round clash easy wine for the East Lancs. (Kowloom, 3tion, flanked by Clarkeson and against the Civiliana on Sunday, and the Easter, though that be SECOND DIVISION

Wallace, while Cannel will again they may field several reserves tween the University and the Re

for their First Division League (crefs should be very even. FUSILIERS Engineers,

(Sookmpoo, 2.30 p.m.):

lead the forwards. Baxter has THIRD DIVISION" been brought inside, while Phip cash against Stonecutters to Kowloon did very well to beat the Recreio last week, and will Police: FUSILIERS"

pins, who has played several morrow at Soakumpoo. -- games here already, will be on the Lee Wai-tong, their brilliant probably extend the "Athletic on

|leader is a doubtful starter as he their own ground right wing...

Crawford and Wearmouth will is still suffering slightly from the effects of a pulled muscle in the probably form the left wing com-

and as this player has played Eas First Division football in Shang-. hai, prior to joining the local. Police Force, he should be able to hold the Fusilier wing. Shishkin, however, has not been playing:

ing an operation.

(Kowicon, 4:00. pum)

THIRD: DIVISION TEAMS

ARSENAL PLAYERS FOR MARGATE NURSERY TEAM

held in reserve for Sunday by the

backinto

The following are the Third Diri bine though it is doubtful whe thigh, and Tam Kong-pak may be→LAI WAIL CUP. football for nearly a year, follow-sion soccer teams for the week-end ther the latter will be available Vinclusion of Lan Mazie at Int~}

SEMIFINALS Railway-Leung Kam; Ip-Satu ming. Wong Wia trc Cheong Choo, The following are the First Divi-

The Chinese Police will meet (Cheng Lam, La Hame cheen, Le

Stoneentters: are at present at TWO MATCHES FOR sion soccer team for the week-end.

the Air Force, who, though they Che Rand Sing Chang

Chenng" -Ching-bong, Fing

the bottom of the First Division Club: Rodger, Hill, Strange, Esil-

CheesLeung The East Lancs., who occupy 2 have not done very well in the

land have won one and drawn one

SUNDAY tan, Farrow, Skinner, Fowier; Drown,{

Chinese, Police; - Chan - Wai-lam lowly place in the First Division League so far, surprised the En Mi Suck, Wig On Ww Po, Wine Arsenal have transferred three game in 13 matches. They will Elliott, E. Strange, and Bickford.

Fast Lanes armsworthy Swain of the League, should garner two

Shield." They, should fully, extend wai, Chan Chin, 14 Kam, Chan Wing-feình, which knocked out Queen they hope to remain in the Senior

kam and Kong Hing Lycaon to-morrow, although the the Police Glen Rowlands Wheeler, latter are a very much improved The Engineers should best. St. Souza B. Remedies, Raberp; G Cup-tie. They are David Watson

Ligs: A. Quinn, Gomes, Gaan, G. Fark Bangers in their recent Leagues Joseph's easily, while the Liga Lawrence, J. Santos, H. Souse, C. (goalkeepers), George Holden Kratings Wanklyn, Talbot, Tucker side. Hughes, Harrison, Coakley, Evans and Lyerom won their first match should have no difficulty against Santos and J. Remedios

(the 17-years-old Darwen Gram- of the season when they beat the the Railway. The only other game. Police Fraser, Salter and

maar School inside left) and James St. Joseph B. Sours, L.Souza. V. Costa, Woo, Sinclair, Elms, Vic other Artillery team, Stone is between the Royal Ulster Rides Dowman, Green,

Clarke (2 young cen for, Ward, Leonard, Hussain and Fer-cutters, by two goals to nil Mor and the Medicals of Chatham Road ton, their pivot, played 2 very

Steele Sprich, Lawton, Eckersley: very useful points when they meet users. recently, in the junior: Solak, Ku Kunitaziş Wong Man-jphyraz to Mazzate, their nursery, have to improve appreciably 17

Mather, Sandford, Gorman, Ridings and Griffin pr

Roberts

mandes.

Athletic Sai Tin-lin; Mak Sri-good game on that cocasion, and hon, Fir Ka-hing, Wong Wing-hour on New Year's Day, when playing Li ko chi Chi En

the Island against the Main-

Tang Kyung son, Teang Kan

Ping-ming -Chow- Man-chi, and.. Chiman

Recreio R. Ka

Baltz

BGo

AA

South

Lee

Leung

and: Lee

again treated the

to some very clever

Handicapped

Singleton Heads

Heads League Marksmen

The following is a complete lis:1Gomes (Berrejo) for goal-scorers in the First, Brana (Fushers)

Second and THE

LocalSoccer?

will be handing figure of five that Sandford, m

centre-

List, and the

will not be

Divisions of the Fowler (Club)

Garbacken Stach (St. ith a qualify- Lennard (St. Josep

Teng Kaw-po -Cázhle

Cannell Nary

Cheat Sher-kam

SECOND DIVISION TEARS!

and Army

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of the

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Roberts