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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1936

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COMMITTEE BLUNDER IN INTERPORT HOCKEY

BLARNEY STONE

RUGGER SERIES

FUSILIER

“A” TROUNCE]

CLUB "B" TEAM

TAMAR'S EXCELLENT WIN

(By

"Referee") THE opening matches in the Blarney Stone Seven-a-Side Rugby tournament, in aid of charity, produced some thrilling matches yester- day on the Club ground at the Valley, where four matches took place, resulting in wins for the Cornwall, Tamar, Fusilier “A” and Fusilier. “B” teams.

Lt. Comdr, Broome, above, has been 11 with fish-poisoning. otherwise he might have secured the left-back position"in the Co- lony Interpart bockey team.

COLONY CIVILIAN HOCKEY TEAM

Be Made On Field

CUSTODIAN MISTAKE BROWN SHOULD

HAVE SECURED RECOGNITION

LAL SINGH MUST BE SELECTED

THE PROBABLE LINE-UP

(By "STICKS")

The selection of 15 players from whom the team to meet the Macau Hockey Club next Saturday after- noon will be selected must have caused a certain amount of sur- prise and even indiguation in hoc-

custodian and halves were con- cerned.

G. Sammer, above, was in bril- liant fettle on Sunday when he was seen in the left-back position for the Wanderers' team against Macau, who won by 5 goals to 3.

INTERPORT HOCKEY

To Attend

SELECTION

BOXING AT CHINA FLEET CLUB

H.M.S. DORSETSHIRE WIN TOURNAMENT

BUT MEDWAY PUT UP GOOD SHOW

NOME very good boxing was seen at the China

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Fleet Club last night when a team from H.M.S. Dorsetshire beat a team from H.MS. Medway and Submarines by six fights to four in their boxing tournament. The boxing on the whole was of a high standard, especially in the special middleweight bout between A.B. Fancey

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At the conclusion of the fights Capt. A. G. L. Murray, D.SO., O.B.E... (H.M.S. Dorsetshire) gave away the prizes and, in congra. tolaling the men on the fine exhibition they put up, he made spe- cial mention of P.O. Palmer (Dorsetshire) who, he said, was the lightweight champion of Devonport in 1924 but who, despite Anno Domini, was "still going strong."

Probably the best encounter of the evening Final Selection Will key circles, particularly where the Fifteen Players Asked and Sto. Prettyjohn, both of the Medway. was that between the Tamar and the Royal Artil- lery, which was only decided after extra time had

The following 15 players have been called for, one of the sailors scoring the been invited to attend the Royal most spectacular try of the day after dribbling Naval Recreation Club ground at King's Park on Sunday next at 4 p.. when the Civilian team to practically the whole length of the field.

meet Macau will be selected:

'Lieut. J. P. Williams, above, is one of the 15 selected Colony players asked to attend King's Park next Saturday afternoon.

SIGNALS

ARE DOGGED

BY BAD LUCK

COX OUT OF TEAM

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FOR SEASON

FOUR ON INJURED LIST

The Royal Corps of Signals

well together, than bad luck, in the way of injuries, is interfering with their plans.

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The first game of the even- ing was between the Cornwall RAMZAN (K.LT.C.) and the Royal Army Medicalį.

Corps, resulting in a win for A. E. P. GUEST (Radio) the former by three tries (9G. SOMMER (Club) points) to nil The game was 2J. E. POTTER (Club) very hard fought one and play! was evenly distributed.

Neame Scores

M. H. HASSAN (Radio) W. A. REED (Club). İL. OLIVEIRA (University)

Neaine opened the scoring for: the sailors in the first half and G. E. R. DIVETT (Club) this was followed by a second S. & FOWLER (Club) from Lucy. After the interval AWTAR SINGH (K.LT.C.) Neame added the third try for A. P. SOUZA (ELT.C) the sailors.

J. M. PINTO (ELT.C.)

Cornwall: Lt. Comdr. Neame: GURBACHAN SINGH (Radio) Griggs and Doughty: Le Esmonde; D. C. NOOT (Club) LL Copeman, Galletley and Lucy.

RAM.C. Westward; White-A. P. SILVA -(Argonauta) jchurch and Arnold; Smart; · Clark,

Lloyd and Harris.

TAMAR JUST BEAT E L. SHUTE NOT

GUNNERS

Richards Scores

Fine Try

PLAYING IN THE

CLUB SINGLES

More Entries Than Last Year

The draw for the Club Lawn!

as

Sunday's trial did not give The following 15 players have the Selectors a true indication been invited to attend at King's of form, the standard of hockey Park on Saturday next at 4 p.m. displayed being poor in the er-when the Interport team to meet treme, but several newcomers Macau will be selected: showed up very well,

Owen. the selected custodian, A. B. OWENS (Navy), did nothing to justify inclusion in

the team.

Spr. Howlett, who was A. E. P. GUEST (Radio) given ? first trial on Sunday, KISHEN SINGH (Army) was ver, spectacular and on two. E POTTER (Club) occasions rushed out of his charge

at the psychological moment, to LIEUT. DAVIES (Navy) save two certain goals. He may W. A. REED (Club) have been impetuous, but did what ALAF DIN (Army) was expected of him.

A large number of boxing enthusiasts were present, and in addition to officers of H.M. Forces, many prominent residents were present including Messrs H. G. Sheldon, G. G. N. Tinson, L. C. F. Bellamy, T. A. Pearce, "Charlie" Bood and Mr. F. (Peanut) Mar- shail the Shanghai jockey.

The results were as follows:----

Feather Weight

E. A Burke (Rainbow) beat A. B.

Godfrey (Dorsetshire).

Lightweight

Marine Davies (Dorsetshire) beat

A. B. Lewis (Medway).

Boy Mountjoy (Dorsetshire)

AB. Smith (Medway).

beat

LIEUT. J. P. WILLIAMS (Army) | A. B. Cassell (Orphens) beat A. B.

Guest's Off-Day

G. E. R. DIVETT (Club) Guest, Kishen Singh and Potter

GURBACHAN SINGH (Radio) are the three selected backs, Guest had an off-day on Sunday LIEUT. BURCH (Navy)

LIEUT. E. M. DAWSON (Army) but this was probably due to overPTE NOLAN (Army) confidence for some reason 0%

LIEUT. WRAITH (Navy) other. On current form, however,

LAL SINGH (Army) be deserves inclusion.

Kisben Singh was steady on Sunday, but he is inclined to slice the ball, which may prove extre mely dangerous in a fast game.

The outstanding full-back on Sunday, Kennedy, did not receive; recognition, even a reserve! Apparently he was the odd man out and brought into the trial to make up the team!

Potter. the third of the backs. will probably be the reserve.

Brown Passed Over

IRELAND HOCKEY

the many spectators present. T. A. Pearce, bye: M. Pagh, bye: 15.

The tackling and running on P. Senones, bye. both sides

v E. J. Armstrong: G. S. Gamble was distinctly hard,;

V. 2. Gordon v A. D. Humphress: F and no quarter was given. Eaves A. Redmond v 3. C. Poole; Renry

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v E. Bathurst; D. MacDougall v A. K. Mackenzie; L. Goldman B. O'N Ferne: Lt.-Comdr. S. F. Stapleton v LAWN BOWLS

ENGLAND TEAM SELECTED BUT CUSTODIAN MISSING

VERY POWERFUL ATTACK

Hudson (Dorsetshire).

A. B. Robinson (Medway) beat A.

B. Jones (Dorsetshire). Sig. Spettigue (Dorsetshire) beat!

Ldg. Sea. Gooke (Odin).

Welterweight

A. B. Yates (Dorsetshire) beat A.

B. Trawicy (Medway).

T. L. Jones (Rainbow) beat P. 0.

Palmer (Dorsetshire).

A. B. McCall (Dorsetshire) beat A

B. Appleby (Regulus). Light Heavy

Marine Clarke (Dorsetshire) best!

́ ́A. B. Holland (Regulus).

Special Middleweight Contest A. B. Fancey (Medway) beat Sto.

Prettyjohn (Medway).

Lieut. C. C. Garthwaite, above, has been persuaded to play for the England team in the local hockey International after having decided to give up hockey.

KINGSLAND TEST SCOTLAND'S

DRAWN

Hardstaff Scores A Century

CHANCES ARE

VERY BRIGHT ·

STRONG DEFENCE

ASSURED

LT. COMDR. ST. CLAIR FORD

AS RIGHT WINGER? ·

The First Round Encounter in the "Sevens." between the Royal

Spr. Brown, of the Engineers, With the exception of the goal- Artillery and H.MS. Tamar, was

most thrilling affair. neither SEVEN PLAYERS DRAW BYES should have secured one of the four keeper, the players to represent England in the local international team scoring in the allotted time!

positions allotted to halves.

on hockey competition have been 1000 RUNS FOR TOUR Davies worked very hard and the extra period just pro ducing an unconverted try from Tennis Singles Championship, Sunday morning and it was his selected and are as follows:-

Kingsland. Yesterday. AN. Other (Goal); J./E. Potter: must be the unluckiest hockey Richards, whose herculean effort which has drawn more entries keen marking of Lal Singh in the

second half that prompted the (Club) and Bdsn. Cox (East The third unofficial Test cricket! team in the Colony, for no sooner after a dribble the length of the this year than last, resulted

Selectors to include him among the Lanes.) (Full-backs) Åt. J.P. WI-match between the M.C.C. tourists

Scotland are likely to be fairly have they settied down to play field, was met with cheering from follows:-

liams (East Lanes), W. A. Reed and New Zealand, which commen- Continued on Page 7) (Club) and J. Farmer (C.B.A.)ced here on Friday, ended in a strong in the local international .jhockey tournament as there is (Half-backs); G. E. R. Divett draw yesterday.

the any amount of talent available. C. (Club), Lt. C. Garthwaite When play was resumed

Spr. Howlett, who gave HKSRA), It. E M Dawson M.C.C. took their score of 239 for (East Lancs.). Lt. Burch (Navy) 6 to 435. Hardstaff, who was not sparkling display in the final In- on Saterport hockey trial, will be their jout with 57 to his credit and D. Carey (Club).

turday, brought his own score to goalkeeper, while the two it was be seen from the above 147 not out, in the course of which will be J. Rodger and C. Black- that Lt Garthwaite, the Colony he indulged in some excellent burn. These two have not played A few replies have been received and Army player, has been per over-driving. His innings lasted together, although they will pro- F. F. McCabe, bye: T. C. Moss- gtan, byer H. Owen Hughes, bye; A. by Lient. HL M. Ervine Andrews suaded to take part in the com-

262 minutes and he hit a eix and bably make a fire pair of backs, Sullivan, bye.

the Irish representative, from petition despite the fact that he It is interesting to note that the

accurate in their hitting. led his 1000 runs for the tour. Inter- the seating Ireland

not be playing any more hockey this

The intermediate line will pro- New Zealand had scored 128-for in this year's tourasznent.

national Hockey Tournament, but season, owing to an injury to his

3 when stumps were drawn their bably comprise N. Whitley, D. the Ireland representative want

Gilchrist, right hand.

first innings total being 368-McLellan and G.TK

with possibly E. MacNider as the Reizter.

reserve half-hack

Last week they had to play four reserves in their match against the Royal Engineers, as Sig. Cox, Sergt. Morgan, Cpl. Wainscots and Sig. Sinclair were all on the in- jured list Of these four, Sig. Cox will not be able to play again this season as he broke his wrist

Meeting Called For Friday

TEAM

Capt. W. J. R. Cragg: W. M. Barton More Players Wanted

Surg. Lt. W. A. S. Grant; G. Pol. glasse v G. Marseille.

backs

in a Small Units football match On Friday next the Council of holder, E. L. Shute, is not competing Players who are desirous of repre-announced recently that he would 12 boundaries. Ee thus complet-jas, both are. very steady and

come.

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it known that he would like to bear

against the Royal Engineers last the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Asso was dis-ciation will meet at the offices of Thursday. Though he charged from the Bowen Road Hos-the President, Mr. R. Nish, to pital yesterday, he will not be fit discuss preliminary matters and LT.COMDR. BROOME RECOVERS

annual FROM FISH-POISONING of any others wishing to play. for any sport for some time to arrange a date for the

It is probable that a trial will general meeting of members.

Club representatives should note Lt-Comdr, Broume, the Naval be, held on Friday next, and those names to Lieut. Cox will, however, remain 8315.15 pm at the Sworn Measurer's Council of the Hong Kong Hockey to submit their

but no Office, St. George's Building. Association, has captain, non-playing decision has yet been arrived at as to who will fill his vacancy in the team it is certain that-Sig, Austen' will drop back to the centre-half position.

Non-Playing Captain {that the meeting will commence at hockey. representative 0 the who have not yet done so are asked

The most improved player in the Signals' side is H. Smith, who is now playing a very good game?

at left-half, while Lt. Thompson

is rapidly developing into a first class left-winger.

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A. T. LAY GIVES UP HOCKEY

A. T. Lay, who led the Scottish forward line in last year's local} International tournament, has given up hockey and will not be available for the Scotland team to meet Germany in the First Round on Thursday week

Mr M Bell, above, TRE

In their "play #Y” Ladies, last. Sa-

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TENTATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

FOR INTERPORT HOCKEY

Forward Problem

MISS FARO TO BE MARRIED

The forwards will present the Miss Daphne Faro, a popular selectors with a real problem as Just recovered Ervine Andrews, East Lancashire Tentative arrangements for the member of the "T" Ladies junior there are at least three right- from a serious attack of fish-Regiment.

poisoning. Though he had been

in bed for the past three weeks, he made an appearance in the final Interpost trial last Sunday morn». Ing.

TEA PARTY AT THE “T”

Mrs. A. W. Ingram, President

of the "Y" Ladies Hockey Section, Miss B. Ingram and Miss J. Adey, will be the guests of honour at a tea to be given by the "Y" Ladies on Thursday next at 5.15 pm, in the West Lounge

ANNUAL BOWLS MATCH

The annual lawn bowls match between the Kowloon Bowling! Green Club and the Yorkshire So- Iciety will take place next Satur-

day, commencing at 3.30 p.m.

Lal Singh, above, the brilliant Army and Interpart left-winger, should secure his place against Macan next Saturday.

visit of the Macau hockey team hockey team, will be married on wingers available, all of whom are

good.

for the Interport match next Saturday next to Mr. H. Johns.

Saturday are: Interport Dinner at Peninsula Hotel at 8 pm. Tickets

jat $2.50 each can be obtained from: either the hotel or Mr. F. A. Kemp. This will probably be followed by a dance at Club de Recreio,, for which a charge of $1 will be made

NO MATCHES THIS WEEK

There will be no Indies hockey next Saturday as the Semi-Finals and Finals of the Pearce ...- andų Junior Seven - ¡A. - Side hocker tournaments, which were-supposed to have taken place, have been postponed for a further work awing to the Central British School sports, which take place on 'the CBA. ground.

It Comdr. St Clair Ford, the Naval Rugby International, is the most likely selection, although W. 7. C. Shewas, of the Club juniors, and N. A. E. Mackay, of the Club seniora, are two other possible selections.

Three Right-Wingers The inside-right berth will pro- bably go to T. S. D. Whitley, who covered himself with glory in the Wanderers' match against Macaü

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G. DUNCAN LEAVING

G. Duncan, who played between İthe “sticks” for Scotland last year in the local International hockey touzament will not be available this season as he leaves for Home

Mr. M. Read, “above, - gave 2 good display in last Saturday's play-off between the "pedics and H. K. Ladies, at Bookuspeo. on March 27.