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KOWLOON TONG'S BRILLIANT FEAT

CIVIL SERVANTS SOUNDLY TROUNCED IN 3RD DIVISION

SKIP'S FORECAST

FIRST DIVISION

Iccc.

K.C.C

(55) PR.C

(51). KRGC.

Kowloon Dock (51) C. de R.

csac

عيد :K.C.C. SURPRISE K. DOCKS

FINCHER'S FINE PLAY

SEVERAL JUNIOR UPSETS

(By "SKIP")

FTER a period of uncertainty lasting for some

LR.C

C.C.C

ري الى الى

PR.C

C. de R.

(—) #KEC.

SECOND DIVISION

(-) ECC

(-) C de R

(51) HKF.C.

THIRD DIVISION

(-) KR.C..

The visitors were quite demoralis ed and could do nothing right, both

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Whant and Hillyer, who have form- fed the backbone of the rink, failing strike form The home four, on (53) the other hand, played brilliantly to (52) a man, with the skip reaching great

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heights.

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B. Basto had a big win against Simmonds, who scored a four on the last head to maire his score a little more in accordance with reputation ()than had seemed likely, as he then being led by 25 to 5.

Cullip took the place of Westlake, who was unable to play and he had the smallest loss, being eight down after holding the lead (-) antil the half-way stage.

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hours, lawn bowlers decided to brave the ele-of the scores on the individual rinks

KEOWN'S BIG DEFEAT

Harry

TWO USEFUL POINTS The Hong Kong Football . secured two useful points at

SERVICE

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bowls?”- Lean ditto: "No, cricket!”. Fat one: "Opener? Skinny one:" "Yeah, tin-opener

ments on Saturday afternoon and their la three rinks shared in the 19-shot was rewarded by the fulfilment of the scheduled two teams in the League. The big-

gest win was that of Pearse, and Victory, Peter Morgan snatching a programme, ten matches taking place. The big-his five shot margin was enough to

win by the smallest margin as a re- gest sensation of the day was the overwhelming carry the day for his side victory of Kowloon Tong over the Champions of The Folice juniors weat down to the Third Division, the Civil Service Cricket Club. the K.CC. at Cox's Road, the home team being good value for their NOT ONLY DID THEY WIN ON ALL THREE RINKS, BUT again, but the other two had hand-|

money. Nish's rink went down RUBBED IT IN TO THE EXTENT OF SCORING THE BIGGEST some wins, L. Jack taking the hon- WIN IN ANY OF THE DIVISIONS THIS SEASON AND LEAV-ours for his 19-shot majority over ING THEIR VICTIMS WITH THE RATHER DOUBTFUL HON- Glendinning OUR OF SCORING THE LOWEST AGGREGATE OF THE YEAR. WHILE A VICTORY FOR THE HOME TEAM WAS NOT OUT-Taikoo did well to win on two suit of a five count on the last end. SIDE THE BOUNDS OF POSSIBILITY. THE MAGNITUDE OF rinks at the K.B.G.C., but their mar- Guy Stephens had a good win THE MARGIN FORMED THE REAL SURPRISE.

gins were not enough to carry the over Ward, who I was surprised to big loss which Keown sustained see had turned out again. The Kow- Another unexpected result was the victory of the Kowloon against Meyer. The home quartette loon Football Club were unable to Cricket Club over the Kowloon Dock teanz although there was only were in great form and aided by bold Club de Recreio, Joe Gibson one shot dividing them at the finish. Other matches in the First most of the good joss that was go-taking a severe drubbing at the Division finished as anticipated. Craigengower did well to take ing, they blanked out the opposition hands of C. E. Roza Pereira The the points from Club de Recreio in their Second Division game at

on all but five heads. One or two Yacht Club finished their program Kng's Park

of the visitors were worried by the with a defeat at Ming Yuen, only conditions, (a drizzle fell during the Robertson being able to bet- greater part of the game) but the ter an Electricians rink. This Kowloon men revelled in them. Tony Yacht club player has had a great Basto secured the lion's share of the season and has done remarkably well credit for Kowloon Tong's sensato finish up third in the skip's table: tional win over the Civil Servants, A. W. Brown, as his number three, as he had

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only the biggest win has been a tower of strength to the of the day, but secured it against mink his previons experience with Rakusen, who was hitherto unde the R. C. C. serving him in good feated.

stead.

The victory has enabled them to continue their challenge to the IRC, although the latter have only to win their remaining|| engagement against the K.C.C., at Sookunpoo, to assure them- selves of the title and promotion. A tie, in this match would neces- sitate a play-off if the Craigen- gower team beat the Portuguese team in their return match; a not unlikely event.

To-day Fincher had the best re- sult in the match between the Dock team and the Kowloon Cricketers as

THE NARK Player: "Whose the shot?”. Marker: "You isn't!": Player : "How many is he, then?"

Marker "I didn't say he was any."

Player: "Well, what is it? Who is it? How is it?"

Marker: "It's a measure!"

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he had the better of Cullen by nine as "Jack" was as good as his mas shots. He and his men, for whom ter until that stage. The Footballers Overy was outstanding, finished up had the unusual distinction of seor- in great style, scoring eight shots ing a six against Alves. to their opponents" two in the last five heads.

Ramsay had slightly the better of Silkstone, but Fincher made up the balance by his great game against Cullen, who was not at his best on the very heavy green.

-COUNTER-BALANCED

MCGOWAN SHINES

The game between the Police Club and their next door neighbours end- éd in close-win for the Civil Ser-} ants, who had McGowan chiefly to thank for their win. He had good support from Charlie Strange,

(usually had the better of MeWalte

better

Goodwin finished just in front of The latter was inclined to be light Brown and these two victories were most of the time, but got some bril- sufficient to wash out Jock McKel- liant shots in without being consis- vie's eleven shots win over Jimmy tent Knight was also in good Jack

form, as lead to Randle, who won Starting off with a lead of 4 to 1. by a couple of shots. the left-hander - remained on

.theg He had the former number for no less than Glendinning but George Moss eleven heads. Nothing could move was the star turn of the them, but credit must be given to land frequently saved his side, while McKelvie who played - a fine game Macleod was not far behind. Per- once again. The Football Club could kins won again, and had good sup- make no impression on Club de Report from Mair who is back to creio and losing on all rinks, finish again The whole rink gave a good ed with a deficit of over 30 shots account of themselves, but there Only Jack Rodger's four put up any seemed to be a lack of cohesion thing a fight, and they heid, Dick the visiting four, who never got Alves his men, until the 19th

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