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THE CHINA MAIL; FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1936

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CLUB MAKE STARTLING CHANGES FOR SOUTH CHINA “A” CLASH

GOOD JUNIOR SOCCER

PROGRAMME

RE. AND EAST LANCS. IN SHIELD POINTER

NAVY IN STRONG POSITION · TWO interesting football games should be wit- nessed in the Second Division of the League when the Engineers and the East Lanes. meet, The and the Navy clash with the Fusiliers. former encounter should hold a double attraction in view of their clash next week in the final of the Junior Shield.

The East Lancs. team will be somewhat stronger than their] Shield team and will include Radcliffe and Mather. Tuley, who has only recently started playing again, has now developed into one of their most dangerous forwards, while O'Donnell is capable of giving him every assistance.

In their defence Ball and Coster are both good and, though they will be up against the robust methods of the Sappers, should Hurst. do well. The Sappers are fielding their best team.

Darby and Howlett, the inside forwards, are a dangerous trio. Callard and Creagh are both extremely useful wings, while in, the defence Boyling. Coleman and Selleck are now playing at the

of their form.

St

Farrow, above, the Club pivot. will be given the unenviable task of marking Bee Wai-tong in Lo- morrow's First Division clash, which is expected to draw a tre- mendous crowd to Caroline Hill

KOWLOON'S BIG

TASK AGAINST

The famous South China "A" intermediate line, above. (L to R) Leung Wing-chin, Wong Mei-shan afternoon in their epic clash with the Club in and Lee Kwok-wai, will be seen in action to-morrow their return First Division match, having won the first by the odd goal in three.

POLICE

WITHOUT

ROVER'S

JOHNSON FORECAST

Pope Promoted To Inside-Right

SHOULD BEAT RIFLES TO-MORROW

The following is the forecast for the week-end fixtures, giving the favoured team in capital letters:-

RECREIO

TO-MORROW

FIRST DIVISION

The Rifles, after opening their KOWLOON local soccer season with a displayi

RECREIO

SHOULD BEAT

ROYAL NAVY

Sailors Fail To Find Form

DROWN & E. STRANGE

AS WING-HALVES

T.A. PEARCE AND WILSON TO SUPPORT ELLIOTT

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CHINESE AT FULL STRENGTH

(By "Rover")

HOUSANDS of football supporters are look- ing forward to to-morrow's epic return First Division clash between South China "A," the League champions, and the Club, which will take place at Caroline. Hill, commencing at 4.30 p.m., and both Clubs are fielding their best available talent.

South China "A" intend playing their full complement with Lee Wai-tong leading the line and supported on the right flank by Tso Kwai-shing and Fung King-cheong, and on the left by Ip Pak-wa and Tay Quee-liang.

The usual South China "A" intermediate line, comprising PORTUGUESE FORWARDS MUST Leung Wing-chiu, Wong Mee-shun and Lee Kwok-wal, will be in support, backed up by Lee Tin-sang and Lau Mau, while Wong Wing will be between the sticks.

NOT HESITATE

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སྙམ་ Navy (King's Park 4.30 p.m.).

Athletic

Recreio, who narrowly lost to (Kowloon, 4.30 p.m.)the League champions last week,

The Club have made several Club

should encounter little difficulty in startling changes, the results uf brilliant and inspiring soccer, South China A v

(Caroline Hill, 430 p.m.). In the other game, the Navy, failed

miserably last Sunday ST. JOSEPH'S Stonecutters

collecting both the points in their of which will be eagerly looked First Division League soccer forward to. Drown and Ernie' who are leading in the race for against the Athletic at Caroline

(Causeway Bay, 1.30 p.m.).

POLICE

match to-morrow against the Strange have been include in the Junior Championship, en-Hill and their chances against the Rifles

as the counter the Fusiliers. The

Police to-morrow, even although (Prince Edward Road 4.30 p.m.).

South China Navy, whom they meet at King's the intermediate line FUSILIERS ❤

right and left-halves, in place Park. Navy side will remain unchang they are playing at home, are con-

(Sookunpoo, 4.30 p.m.). ed and with Spericer. Wride sidered very slender.“

There is no doubt that the Re of Robertson, who is playing SECOND DIVISION

creio have a dangerous set of for- Rugby, and Skinner, who is on Gould in their present form.

South China The Rifles' defence was lacking KOWLOON

wards who, once on should give the Fusilier an

the mark, the injured list. (Prince Edward Road, 3.00 pm). anxious time.

The Club attack will be an en- in staying powers last week, while

v EAST LANCS. invariably prove fatal. Last week McGonica, Engineers have their three halves,

(Chatham Road, 3.00 p.m.). they were very unlucky not to have tirely new one with Fowler on the some Campbell and Nelson did not play ATHLETIC V. Recreio

forced a draw.

right wing supported by T. A (Caroline Hill, 3.00 p.m.). good as a unit, but as three individuals.:

Alves and Gomes, on their left-Pearce, Elliott is again leader, and NAVY (Sookunpoo, 2.00- p.m.)- wing, are a dangerous pair if only Wilson remains at inside-left in

Radio

they would not hesitate in or near support of Bickford. This should (King's Park, 3.00 p.m.).

the goal area, while the right wing be the most dangerous wing on is also good, but lacking in ex-display. perience.

Their intermediate line been playing together for time and have acquired 2 understanding.

Recreio Badly Hit

half-

Had it not been for Campbell's Fusiliers brilliant positioning and anticipa- Eastern tion, the Athletic might have Recreio will be badly hit by a trought their total to the lack of players a number of their

idozen mark! the complement are playing in

(Continued on Page 5) wame-ard Annual schoolboys probably will not be able to offer much resistance to the Athletic.

Kowloon entertain South Chine jand, in spite of their many de

feats, will probably collect both

FIRST DIVISION TEAMS

Air Force

Railway

THIRD DIVISION

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LIGA PT'G'SA (Railway, 3.00 p.m.).

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ST. JOSEPH'S (Railway, 4.30 pm). SUNDAY

L-WAH CUP FINAL

Chinese

Navy

Engineers

points from the Chinese. Roberts, The following are the First Divi-

newcomer. will be playing in the sion teams for the week-end.

S. intermediate line, while Winch, : Club: Rodger: Hill and Pereira and Fuxman will be among Strange: Drown, Forrow and E Strange, Fowler, Pearce, Elliot, Wil-

Rifles the forwards.

son and Bickford.

THE ATHLETIC IMPORTANT Young Blood In

Their Attack

CHINESE ALSO FARE WELL TO DATE

Kowloon are making no changes from last week's side for their First Division League soccer en- counter to-morrow against the

SENIOR LEAGUE

Rifes:Conner; Coyie and Ste- vens: McConigal, Campbell and Nel- son: Killen. Doherty, Ferguson, Er- win and Hartigan.

Wah-kai;

S. China "B":-Wong

SOCCER CLASH Yu Hing-yuen, F. Young: Yau Wah-

Fusiliers To Meet South China “B”

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RUNNERS-UP POSITION TO BE DECIDED

Lim Tak-po, Lan Tin-son; Ip bing. Yun-po. G. Tsang, Ho Ka-keung. Cheuk Shek-kam and Yeung Shui- rick.

R.W.F-Rowlands; Wheeler and Keating: Wanklyn, Talbot and Ellis: Hughes, Harrison, Coakley. Evans and Roberts.

Bowe

Recreio R. Marques; J. and A. V. Gosano, V. Marques, N. Beltrao and N. Delgado; T. Castilho, HL Campos, B. Gosano, J. Gomes and

Athletic on their home ground, and A game of considerable import-A. Alves.

an exciting clash is anticipated. lance in the race for the rufiners- St Joseph's: U. Souza; L Souza

Roberts, who was brought into up position in the Senior soccer and

V. Costa; Woo, Sinclair and

the side as right-half last Satur-league will take place when the Elms; Lee, Ward, Leonard, Hussain

South China and Fernandes day, has justified his retention in Fusiliers meet

Police: MeHardy; Blackburn and C. Pile, North. Gough and Parker: that position and, together with to-morrow.

A loss of a point to either team Green, Pope, Stevens, Brooks and Bliss and "Paddy" Boyd, should be

greatly able to hold out against the Ath- will

jeopardise their Moss.

Kowloon-Boyes; Eastman and letic defence.

chances and a grand game should Everest; Roberts, Bliss and Boyd; result. Both teams have good de-W. Knox, G. White, D. Knox, V fence, while the soldiers appear to White and Honnfall. have the better forwards.

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LAI WAH CUP FINAL

Royal Navy To

Chinese

fielding The Chinese are

the same team which drew against

St. Joseph's last week.

Ho Kar-Keung, who has not yet struck his best form, will be lead-

V

(Sokunpoo, 400 p.m.). THIRD-DIVISION

Fusiliers (Sokunpoo, 2.45 p.m.)." WEDNESDAY

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European Police (Kowloon, 3.30 p.m.).

Fus, Talbot, above, will have to be on the top of his form to- MOSTOW when his team meets

match South China "B" in which will probably determine he runners-up in the First Divi- sion

A Good Leader

In their first encounter South China "A" won by the odd goal in

B. Gosano, leading the attack, three after a terrific struggle on is the only experienced player they the Cnh ground, and the Euro- can boast of, but he manages to peans hope to turn the tables on infuse some life into their move-their rivals to-morrow. ments.

The Navy seniors

been have

E. Strange's Test

sadly disappointing this season, How Ernie Strange will shape but with the arrival of the air-as a wing-half remains to be seen, craft-carrier Hermes they should and his retention in the team will be able to strengthen the side.

his display

largely depend

on

Singleton, abore. the Fusilier Third Division forward, has been displaced as leader in the goal- scoring list of the three Divisions by Spencer. of the Navy,

"OLD CROCKS”

SOCCER FOR

CLUB JUBILEE

The Portuguese team will be against the fast South China right- Next Month's "Classic". exactly the same as last week, and

wing combine of Tso Kwai-shing with the mistakes made and know-and Fung King-cheong.

ledge gained from that encounter, should come away with the points to-morrow.

Drown has played as a half-l back before and the task before!

at be

his

have

to

Encounter

YOUNGSTERS WILL HAVE TO FIELD USEFUL SIDE

The Naval side has not yet been him is no new one, although he selected, but will most

probably will

Preparations "for the Golden include several players off the best to prevent any breakaway by

the fast and extremely clever Jubilee of the Hong Kong Football South China left-wing of Ip Pak-Club, which actually took place wa and Tay Quee-liang.

Hermes.

RAMSAY RESIGNS

James Ramsay, the former Ar-

last month..but which is being celebrated next month, are fast taking shape and the "Old Crocks” side of soccer players to meet a

senal player has resigned his posi- SAINTS TO FIELD combined senior and junior side in

tion as manager of Margate FC.. the Arsenal "nursery," and for the; remainder of the season Jack Lan- bert, the former Arsenal ceatre forward, will act 23 player- manager.

Fulham, Brentford, and Charl- ton Athletic will all field unchang- led teams for their League football

matches on Saturday:

THEIR BEST

Stonecutters. May Win Again

V. COSTA RETURNS AFTER

-INJURY

a 10 minutes each way match has jalready been selected.

George Rodger, the Club and Colony's finest custodian, will be between the sticks, while H. G Wallington and C. W. E. Bishop, the former Interport player, will be in front of him.

The halves will comprise A. H. Bearing in mind their unexpect McBride on the right, who is bet- ed defeat in their first encounter recalled as a forward. J. M. ter with Stonecutters in the Senior Macfarlane, who has just retura- Division earlier in the season, Sted from leave, and Stan Hill a

Spencer Heads League Marksmen Joseph's are Belding their best former full back

The following is a complete list(Gomes (Recreio) Meeting the forwards with George of goal-scorers in the First, Second Cheuk Shek-kam (S. Chins "B") Teang and Cheuk Shek-kam as his and Third Divisions of the local G. Singh (St. Joseph's) inside_forwards.

TEAM FOR SUNDAY NOT YET SELECTED

61 Earfish (Lincolna) GVaughan (B.A.O.C. & RAS.C.)

6 Griffen (East Lanes)

McLeod (NaTY)

Soccer League with a qualifying figure of six goals:

FIRST DIVISION Johnson (Police)

SECOND DIVISION

Tam (University)

Spencer (Navy)

Wride (Navy)

17

Yong (University)

O'Donnell (East Lancs.)

Howlett (Engineers)

17

16

THIRD DIVISION

13 Bowker (East Lancs.)

Lam Tak Po Lam Tak Po has been the main- stay of the defence this seasony Lee Wai-tong (S. China “A”) his tackling being first-time and Higgins (Lincolas) Sunday will see the final of an-his distribution good, though His Ellet (Club) other representative football clearances under pressure are at G. White (Kowloon) match when the Royal Nary and times erratic. Wong Wah-kai will Sandford (East Lance)

Mou (Police) the Chinese clash in the last stage be in goal instead of Pau Ka-ping, Sterens (Police) of the Lai Wah Cup competition who is still on the sick list.

on the military ground at Sookım-).........

рос.

Fusilier Danger Point

Leonard (St. Joseph's)

China “A”)

D. Knox (Kowloon) Sullivan (Festiers) The Fusilier defence compare Pang King-cheong (S. Chias "A")

CS. C The Navy have not yet selected very favourably with that of the ip Pak-wa their side and will not do until Chinese. Rowlands, and the two Cannell (Navy) siter to-morrow's League matches, backs Keating and Wheeler, should Baldry (Lincolna) which is a very wise policy as be able to deal with the attack of Evans (Fusiliers)

Yenny Kam-pa (Athletic) they will have. the services of the Chinese, while Talbot in the Rey (Láncolna) several of their junior players, who pivot position, sided" by Wanklyn Reece (LyGemun)

(Contismed on Page 5)

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Forrow (Club)

18 Duffield (RAOC & BASC)

16 Bumster (Fusillers)

14 Darby

14 Harst (Engineers)

Darby (Engineers)

11 Gould (Navy)

Chan Tak-fal (South China)

| Clarke (B.A.OC & BAS.C.)

Evans (Fusiliers)

Cresty (Pasiliers) Horner (East Coakley (Fusiliers) Lance

} Radcliff (East Lancs.)

A. M. Omar (Radio)

Walkden (East Lancı)

| Chan Ping-to (Eastern)

Cheng Shui-bong (Eastern)

Blake (University)

Antins (hiavy)

Bowker (East_Lancs)

i Turner (Lincolns)

16 Singleton (Fusiliers)

14 C. Santos (Liga)

12 Pym (Medicais)

12 Tatler (Fusiliers)

Crooks (East Lancs.)

16 Willerton (European Police)

10

Joannille (St. Joseph's)

10 Taley (East Lanes)

Smith (Air Force)

Rush (Lincolns)

EL Souzae

(Liga)

Murray CALL Force)

Chan

Wing-kaw (Chinese Police)

Parker (Engineers) Gregory (Air Force)

Kong Hing (Chinese Police)

7 Toad (Medical)

7 Beale (Enginoves)

+

The Forwards

team to-morrow, and on the form they displayed in the last few 6 games, should collect both points.

The forwards are fairly good. Costa, who was an absentee last-

several of them- being very well- week owing to a strained muscle.

known. W. L. Alexander, a former returns to the team, while "Dar-star right-winger, will fill that Lie" Lee will play on the right-berth, while Bertie Bell will be his 21 wing in place of Victor.

►

Hussain As Pivot

partner. L. Goldman, the former

Colony Interport-. Shanghai and centre-forward, who will lead the Hussain will be at inside-left attack, will be supported on the but he may later change place left by S. D. Begg, another In- with Sinclair, whose ankle has terport star, while Jack Rodger, been giving him trouble recently, probably the Club's finest half back.

The brunt of the work in the will be on the left wing! Gunners' defence will be borne by It will be seen from the above Hall, in goal, and Lewis and Oliver that the "youngsters" will have toTM the backs. The intermediate line produce a useful side to beat the [have not been playing well so far, above, and the encounter is being while in the forward line Hossack eagerly looked forward to by many can make the best bany changes young and old residents of the

¡Colony, given him.