1936-01-10 — Page 4

THE CHINA MAIL FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1936

Sporting Pages

LEE TO LEAD S. CHINA "A" AGAINST KOWLOON IN SENIOR SHIELD

Chan Kwai-liang, above, the former, South China- “A”. leit- wing, will probably 511 Tam Kong-pak's feft-back position to- morrow in the Senior Shield match against Kowloon.

SHIELD HOLDERS SHOULD WIN

FROM LYEMUM

South China "B" Changes

NAVY SHOULD

DEFEAT CLUB

IN SHIELD

GOOD FOOTBALL EXPECTED

SAILORS" TEAM UNCERTAIN

-After their sensational win over the Army in the Lai Wah Cap competition last Sunday, the Navy will commence favourites in their Senior Shield match against the Club to-morrow, and the game should produce some very good Sootball

The Club defence, with George

Rodger in goal, and Railton and Strange forming the full-back

division, will have all their work

cut out to keep the nippy Navy forwards from scoring.

Rodger is playing very well this season which, incidentally, will be his last in senior division soc- cer, bat, while Railton is still a very sound player, Anno Domini is beginning to tell and he is not as fast as he used to be.

Drawn Absent

the Senior Shield, should secure decided team, but they will field

--Everest; above, who has been displaying great form in Kow- loon's defence recently, will have to be on the alert to-morrow China when opposed to South "A's" forwards in the Senior Shield

JUNIOR SHIELD

HOLDERS SHOULD

BEAT ATHLETIC

"Callard Must Be

Watched

CHINESE BELOW THEIR

LEAGUE STRENGTH

FINE CLASH EXPECTED

CHINESE

HARD HIT BY

INJURIES

Leung & Lee Kwok Wai Doubtful Starters

WINCH DROPPED-FROM KOWLOON ATTACK

(By REFEREE”?) A fine struggle is forecasted in the Second Round of the Senice

Shield soccer competition to-mor- row, when a very much depleted South China "A" team will wait the Kowloon Football Club, from whom `stout" opposition is ex- pected.

South China have been very

the hard hit by injuries and likely absence of Tam Kong-pak will rob them of one of their best defenders...

be the

Morton, above, `will mainstay of the Lyemun (Royal Artillery) side which will meet South Ching "B", holders of the Senior Shield, to-morrow after noon on the Caroline Hill ground.

EAST LANCS

JUNIORS OUT

FOR "DOUBLE"

SENIOR SHIELD

FINALISTS TASK

TO-MORROW

ST. JOSEPHS ARE MUCH IMPROVED

BUT POLICE LIKELY WINNERS

The Police, last season's Senior Shield finalists, will encounter the much improved St. Joseph's team in their Second Round encounter to-morrow, when a very fine match is anticipated with the odds fa- vouring the former.

The Police are making no changes in the side which shared two points with the Club last Saturday, but they will have to display a vast improvement if they

hope to stave off the challenge

of the nippy Saints' forwards, who were responsible for the downfall

George Hill. above, has been. taken out of the Club defence to fill Drown's vacancy at inside-

to-morrow's right for

Sender Shield dash against the power- fol Naval`side.

Hard Game Against Rectals in the earlier ULSTERS AND

Navy To-morrow

GOOD JUNIOR SHIELD CLASH EXPECTED

stages of the competition.

Pile and Stevens make a fire right-wing partnership, but John- son, in spite of his improved form, could do better if he at-

Left-Wing Danger

RECREIO IN

LEAGUE TILT

Soldiers' Best

A. V. GOSANO TO MOVE UP TO CENTRE-HALF?

tempted more shots from within Erwin And Campbell One of the sternest struggles in shooting range, instead of at- The Royal Engineers, holders

the Junior Shield Competition for tempting to walk the ball into the Drown, the Club inside-right, of the Junior Shield, will be ful-

To remedy this, however, the same time will be seen on the net will not be available as he has ly tested by the Athletic, for sev-

Brooks has displayed his best gone up to Canton. His position eral years one of the best Junior South China selectors have brought Club ground to-morrow, when the

outside-left, into the left-back encounter a strong Navy team. in the team will be taken by Hill Shield teams in the Colony, in Chan Kwai-liang, their former East Lanes, last year's finalists.

form since his transfer from PAU TO BE IN GOAL

Owing to the exigencies of the their clash to-MOTTOW.

position because of his splendid The Navy have for many years right-half to inside-left and, to The Ulsters created such a

the The Athletic will not be the headwork and have included Kwong figured very prominently in gether with Moss, whose exclusion favourable impression in - their South China "B", holders of Service, the Navy are ever an un-

same strength as their League King-charg, a junior player, on the Junior Shield, and this year they from the Interport trials is a debut last week, when they lost eleven a team owing to the ineligiblity of

have a team which has not been mystery, should provide most of 2-1 to St. Joseph's (much against entry into the Semi-Final Round) practically the same

changed about very much, and

the danger from the Police at the run of play), that they are when they meet the Artillery last week, when Bowers, at cen- several of their players, who have left-wing.

this should prove a definite asset tack.

expected to give a good account- (Lyemun), to-morrow, despite the re-half, gave a polished display. already played in a senior game, 2 In Stallard and Regler they but, nevertheless, they have

Spencer and Gould are their

Blackburn, their right-back,' has of themselves against the Berzelo -fact-that-the-latter are a very

have a very sound pair of backs very useful team and should give

most dangerous-forwards while been consistently good for the to-morrow in their First Division much improved team.

Tudor, in the pivot position is past two or three lessons, but clash, though the latter are fa-h who should be able to keep the a good account of themselves.

The Engineers have now struck

also very useful

voured to win. Club forwards from approaching

their best form, and during the the danger zone.

last few games Howell has-been outstanding he is likely to be the biggest source of danger” to the Chinese.

Pau Ka-ping will be in goal for the Chinese, while Ya Hing-yue may be brought into the sides left-back in place of. Lee Kam, who is injured.

The problem that the. South: China selectors are faced with is the composition of the intermed iate line, for with George Tsang, was injured about who

three weeks ago, reporting fit again. there will be four players from whom to make the selections.

Forward Problem:

The forward line will probably be the same as in the previous week, but there has been talk of being the centre-forward berth filled by either. Ho Kar-keung, the former Athletic senior leader, or Ng Po-kui. The final selec- tions will be made just before the match..

Lyemun have quite a useful side: out with Morton again in the

Lau Mad above, the South China "A" reserve full-back, was originally selected to fill the left. back position, but has had to *stand down owing to fillness.

centre-half berth. He is easily DURHAM PLAYS

forl

the outstanding player in the team. and has been conspicuous "some good football

in his last Reece, in three or four games. the centre-forward position, is a dashing type of player who needs the closest attention as he is one? of those who favour "first-timers.” They did well to force the East Lanes to a draw last week, but

ardent though even their most supporter does not expect them to take the points from the Chin-

FINE GAME AS A FORWARD

7th Beat 12th Bty.

At Soccer

KEEN CLASH IN SMALL UNITS LEAGUE

Callard A. Useful Forward It is fortunate that Darby-and Creagh are also playing well, while the other forwards, Boyl

can be relied ing and Callard, upon to do their best at all times.

Callard, on the wing, has a good shot and his goal against the Fusiliers last week was grand efforts.

Coleman is another player who has shown up well recently and, With Hurst at centre half. their intermediate line is fairly safe.

FUSILIERS

BIG OBSTACLE

TO EASTERN

JUNIOR SHIELD TIE TO-MORROW

CHINESE INCONSISTENCY MAY CAUSE DOWNFALL

Lan Man I The Selectors. had originally selected Lau Man for the left-back position, but the latter has since been taken ill-

One of the greatest obstacles to L Eastern's ambitions of winning

On the Military Ground, Happy the Junior Shield will be encount ese, they may be depended upon Valley, yesterday the 7th Battery ered to-morrow, when they meet to give the South China defence Royal Artillery beat the 12th Bat the Fusiliers in the Second

a busy time, *

tery by 5 goals to, 1 in the Small Round Units Football League.

The Fusiliers are very near the

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TAM KONG-PAK UNDER SUSPENSION

- Sequel To Incident In

Lai Wah Cup

Tai Kong-pak, the South China "A" left-back and Inter- was last night port forward, suspended for a period of two mouths by the Emergency Committee of the Hong Kong Football Association. This is - the sequel to an incident in last Sunday's. Lai Wah Cup game, when Tam was alleged to have deliberately kicked Elliott, the Civilians centre-forward.

Fang Chee, of the Railway R.C., was also suspended for a period of two months for “izzazio ing at and elbowing” åning the Third Division game against the Liga Portuguesa on January 4

ROVER'S

FORECAST

9TH BATTERY'S BIG Taylor shone for the lasers, but top of the Second Division table, he following is the forecast for

SOCCER WIN Ordnance Swamped In Small Units League

On the Military ground, Happy Valley yesterday, the 9th Battery, Royal Artillery, overwhelmed the Royal Army Service Corps by 11

TO-MORROW

early in the second half he col having lost only one game, though lided with Durham and had to they have drawn several They the week-end fixtures, giving the

favoured team in capital letters: while have a sound defence, which in leave the field for a. Though he returned later, he had clades Saunders, the goalkeeper, lost the dash he had displayed in easily one of the best in the junior the first half.

[League, and two sound backs in Gaisley and Slacke, whose clean

St. Joseph's kicking and tackling have featur ed the reziment's recent games Cleb

Morgan, recently from the

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SENIOR SHIELD TEAMS

SENIOR SEHELD

7 POLICE (Causeway Bay, 4 pm.)

NAVY

(Club, 4 pm)

The following are the teams for Third Division, has fully justifi- Lyenum (RA) S. CHINA “B” ed his promotion, and McHugh is goals to 1 in their Small Units the Senior Shield:

St. Joseph's B. Souza, L. Souza, football League encounter.

The Gunners lead at the interval

by 7 goals to 1.

Reece (5) Knight (4) Sparkes and Mash scored for the Battery, while Lemoir obtained the solita goal for the Corps

MILLWALE SECURE NEV INSIDE FORWARD

of

weighs 12:

V. Costa, Woo, Sinclair, Elms, Vic-a good pivot. In the forward line Ward, Leonard, Hossain and Party and Pumster are most dan- Fernanden? A

gerous, though the entire.com- Chab Rodger: Railton, Strange; bine needs watching Gilchrist, Farrow, Skinner, Fowler,

G. Hill, Elliott, E. Strange and Bick

Stev

McGoniz 1.

Kowloon

East Lanes. For “Double”

The East Lancs, potential wm- bers of the Second Division, are all out to record the double, and if they beat the Navy they will have a very good chance.

two

Ball and Harwood, the backs, are safe, while Carroll, Thorpe and McLeavey form a fine intermediate line. The latter will be remembered for his great dis- play in Scotland's team on Christ- mas Day..

Tuley's Comeback

In the forward line Tuley is very fast He has been out of League football for some time owing to an injured toe, but has lost none of his form, while: O'Donnell leads the attack in

hrustful manner.

*

The winners of this game have 2 very good chance of entering

the Final Round.

ULSTERS MAKE

SHIELD DEBUT

TO-MORROW

BIG TASK AGAINST LIGA PORTUGUESA

RIBEIRO STRENGTHENS PORTUGUESE

The Ulster Rifles will make their debut in the Junior Shield competition to-morrow" they meet the Liga Portuguess in the Second Round

Then

Brooks, abore, the Police in side-left, will have his work ent to-morrow when opposed to the powerful St. Joseph's defence in the Senior Shield.

should he fall to-morrow the St Joseph's left-wing partnership af Hussain and Fernandes, will be quick to snap up any opening

The Recreio beat the Fusiliers with a much depleted team last: week, but they will not find the robust methods of the Ulsters to- their liking.

Erwin Is Dangerous

The game will probably be on the fast side, but this should suit the Ulsters who have three very good men in Hartigan, Campbell and Connors, the last named be ing their custodian. Their right- winger, Erwin, also showed good ball-control, and when he has thoroughly settled down to local conditions more should be heard of this player.

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INTERPORT TRIAL FOR SUNDAY.

Following Strenuous Shield Matches!

Two Hard Workers ~ Although the Saints' defence is

The first official Interport soc- not nearly so polished as that of cer trial will take place next some of the leading First Division Sunday afternoon on the Club Clubs, they perform their task in ground commencing at 330 pts. as good style. Sonza, who plays Curiously enough last year's In- goal for the Radio hockey team, terport trial also book place after is a fine custodian, possessing a strenuous Saturday (the Second good eye and a fine sense of anti-Rounds in the Senior and Junior cipation.

Shield competitions take place L.. Souza and V. Costa are two to-morrow) when a disappointing hard-working full-backs and caexhibition was given by both hoth head to advantage, the Ixt-

teams. (ter's height being one of his best The following are the teams for

assets, while both clear first-tire the trials: with deadly precision whenever possible. ⠀

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JUNIOR SHIELD TEAMS

Whites: Rodger (Club); Mak Sti- hon (Athletic) and 5. Strange (Club), Leung Wing-chmi (S. Ching: “A”), Wong Mei-shun (S. China “A”); Tso Kwai-shing (S. China “A”), A. Ward (St. Joseph's), Sandford Lancs), E. Strange (Club) and Bick- Ford (Club)

Team Manager:-Captain Hagne

Though the new regiment went down badly to the Navy last week, they gave a very impressive ac- The following are the teams for R

Colones: - Bowlands (Fusiliers)

Steele court of themselves and should the Junior Shield:

Navy: Hills; Clarke and Hopkins: Swain (East Lanes) and show an improvement to-morrow Gibert, Tador and AN.: Other East Lancs) Lai Kwok-chuzi (Ath The Liga, who are making Amiss, Gould, Spencer, Wride and letic). Beltrac (Recreio) (Captain) and Elins (32. Joseph's); E. Gosano (Caroline Hill, 4 pidetermined bid for the title, have wilco

Fasters -Ly Yum-look, Ny Ying (Recreio), HI (Club), Leonard (St. * S. China *** several experienced players, and

SmJoseph's) Talbot (Fathers) and (Kolom FC, 4 pm) the fact that B. Riberia, one of the lay, Omar Chan Koon-ping

most promising of the Saints Ping-shan, Chan Pag-to: Cam Sim- Ridings (East Lancs), pre

hong, Fok In-wahy Sung ing sing, Team Manager: Lieut. C. JUNIOR SETELD

Min (East LanCE T players was recently transferred T Teun wan and Sabben. E. ENGINEERS ▼ Athletic · ·

Reserves: Costa (St. Joseph'a), (Caroline Füll, 230 pm) to them should strengthen the East Lance Williams; -Hazw

Brooks (Palice), Yeung Sui-yick (S. Ball- Walkden, Carrol,: "Th

Chenk Ligs Portuguesa) zide considerably.

China "B"), E-flot (Club).

(3) China Band Roberts (Fusiliers).

ULSTERS

* Eastern Ca

(Kowloon," 230 pm) H. Sousse will lead the for Leaver, Scullion, Dom (Camsexy Say, 250 p.m.) wards zed, with the Santos hr-Bagindas

should give ford; – Golemas, ace a busy time and, Boyting

Creach

Eastern's Inconsistency The Ulsters: Connors Pickering Eastern have done nothing spec-FUSILIERS aly Campbell, Ne tacular in the Junior League and

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King's Park, 4 pm) SUNDAY

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Lyeeman, R gins and Clancey Sparices and

CHARLTON SIGN ON LEFT-WINGER

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