1938-02-07 — Page 18

SOUTH CHINA TROUNCE

BRILLIANT PLAY

IN CORINTHIAN TRIAL ENCOUNTER

WONG MEI-SHUN AND CHAN TAK FAI SHINE

THE

THE South China Athletic Association secured a smashing vic- tory over the Hong Kong Football Association team yesterday on the Club ground in the trial game in preparation for the visit of the Islington Corinthians, the Chinese winning by 5 goals to 1.

The Chinese players immediately adapted themselves to the miserable conditions prevailing and had better control of the ball, but the adverse weather conditions, it was drizzling and the ground surface was very slippery, completely disorganised the Association team, who never really settled down to a sound combination.

The large gathering of tors, although feeling the effects of the weather, were thrilled by a fine first half display by the Chinese, whose perfectly executed attacking movements and rocklike defence were prominently featured.

On yesterday's play the majority of the Chinese players deserved a place in the Colony eleven to meet the Corinthians. Chan Tak-fai catching the eye through out the encounter and was an inspired leader,

FINE DISTRIBUTION

Fine distribution to both wingers and unselfish openings near the Association goal area featured his play. He is fast becoming the best deputy, to Fung King-cheong and on yesterday's display is certain to be considered by the Colony selec tors.

SCOTLAND FIFTEEN TO

MEET IRELAND

Same Victorious XV Which Defeated Wales

London, To-day. The following team, which beat Wales last Saturday at Murray- field, have again been selected to meet Ireland on February 12:

*G. Roberts (Watsonians); *A. H. Drummond (Kelvinside Acade- micals), R. C. S. Dick (Guy's Hos- pital), D. J. Macrae (St. Andrews University), and *J. Ġ. S. Forrest (Cambridge University); R. W. Shaw (Glasgow High School, F.P.) and T. F. Dorward (Gala); *J. B. Borthwick (Stewart's College F.P.), J. D. Hastie (Melrose), W. M. Inglis (Royal Engineers), G. B. Horsburgh (London Scottish), *A. Roy (Waterloo), W. B. Young (Cambridge University), P. L. Duff (Glasgow Academicals), and *W. H. Crawford (United Services).

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H.K.F.A. XI

Wong Mee-shun, above, gave a grand display for South China against the H.K.F.A., at inside- Jeft, in-yesterday's trial game in preparation for the visit of the Corinthians.

MEGAN TAYLOR WINS WOMEN'S WORLD FIGURE SKATING TITLE

WALES LOSE O RUGBY CLASSICA WITH 14 MEN

Scotland Triumph At Murrayfield McCARLEY SHINES FOR THE LOSERS

Murrayfield, Saturday.

A record invasion of 10,000 Welshmen to the International Rugby classic between Scotland and Wales in dull and threatening weather saw Scotland beat Wales by a goal and a penalty goal (8 points) to two tries (6 points) in a thrilling contest, played on an excellent pitch, watched by 60,000 people.

During the first quarter of an hour of the game the Welsh line had several narrow escapes,

Jones being closely watch lif

by

Crawford. Scotland held their own in the scrums, and were very keen in their tackling, but Wales gradu- ally gained a foothold in their own half.

Scotland threatened with several smart moves, but Wales cleared, and then scored completely against the

run of play. A long kick ahead saw the ball cross the Scottish line, when Forrest stumbled, and "missed the touchdown, McCarley, a Welsh forward, following up closely to touch down for a try.

Cecilia Colledge Loses On Judges' Placings

Stockholm, To-day. In the Women's World, Figure Skating Championships which are being held here, Miss

Megan Taylor, of Great Britain, beat. Miss

Then, just before the interval, Cecilia Colledge, of Great Britain, McCarley following a lineout, took the holder, although the loser ac- the Scottish defence by surprise and cumulated more points, Miss Tay-smartly broke through to register lor winning on the judges' plac-ja try, which Jenkins failed to con-- ings.

vert. At half time Wales were This was Miss Colledge's first leading by six points to nil. defeat since she first won the title After the resumption Wales start-

With Fung King-cheong in at- tendance it was to be expected that the Association team would under-.................................................................................m two years ago. She had but re-ed with 14 men, E. Morgan having

go a gruelling time under the pre- vailing conditions. for Fung is al- ways at his best in wet weather.

cently beat Miss Megan Taylor in been sent to hospital with rib in- Chan Tak-fai (2), Wong Mei-shun the British and European Cham-juries, but despite this handicap the and Fung King-cheong (penalty)pionships. Reuter.

Welshmen continued to give a good account of themselves.

FUSILIERS IN FAREWELL SOCCER GAME

farewell

WONG MEL-SHUN SHINE scored for South China in the open- Wong Mei-shun, making one of his ing half, Cheuk Shek-kam complet- all too rare appearances at inside-ing their tally in the second half, left, gave a grand display and looks while Calvert, the Association cèn- a certainty for the South China tre-forward, netted their only goal. team to meet the English visitors. South China (first half). Tam He has completely changed his style Kwon-hon; Mak Sui-hon, Lec Tin-sang;

exhibition football of play and was always very dan-Wing-chui; Yeung Shui-yick, Fung Royal Welch

Leung In-chuen, Lam Tak-po, Leung game will be played between the gerous with terrific drives anywhere King-cheong, Chan Tak-fai, Wong Mee- China Athletic Association at Caro- Fusiliers and South near the Association area.

shun, Cheong Moon-wing. Second half.

Tam Kwon-hon; Mak Sui-hon, Lauline Hill, next Wednesday at 4.30 Mau; Leung In-chuen, Lam Tak-po, p.m., while on Sunday, the Royal Lee Kwok-wai; Tang Kwong-sum, Ng Scots will be entertained to a Po-kui, Fung King-cheong, Cheuk friendly game by South China at Shek-kam and Lee Shek-yau.

H.K.F.A. (first half).-Sammy Tsang

4.15 p.m. (Eastern); Fraser (R. Scots), Sheehan (M'sex); Williamson · · (Seaforths), Bright (M'sex), Smith (Navy), Fresh water (M'sex), Howlett (Police), Cal- vert (R.A.), Saw (M'sex), H. Ching to. (Eastern). Second half.-Sammy Tsang; Fraser, Sheehan; Williamson, Bright, Evans (Kowloon); Ho Ching- to, Howlett, Calvert, Saw, Bickford (Club).

Bright, probably the best centre- half in the Colony at the moment, was always in the limelight in the Association team, while Sammy Tseng, in goal, and Bickford, on the left-wing, also shone.

Sheehan and Eraser, the two As sociation backs, commenced very shakily, although the former soon found his feet and

gave a very good display, Fraser improving as the game progressed.

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nearing completion. Li Yiu-wing (-40) has entered the Final of the handicap singles by beating Wong Kwok-fong (+30) 4–6, 6–3 and 6-3. Li will now encounter Wei Chin-tung (3/6), who beat Ho Fung-yan (+5/6). Wei Chin-tung

has reached the Final of the Junior Championship.

The Scots were on the defensive for a long period. Then Drummond crossed the line, but was recalled for an infringement, and Dorward narrowly missed a drop goal. Graw- ford next registered a try, which he himself converted. The Welshmen were tremendously keen and coun- tered the Scots players on every turn until shortly before the

esend, when Wales were penalised,

and Crawford scored from the penalty kick, which resulted in Scotland win- ning by 8 points to 6. Reuter.

JUNIOR SHIELD CLASH POSTPONED

The Junior Shield game between the University and the Hong Kong Police was postponed yesterday owing to the death of a Chinese member of the force, and will now be played on the Club ground next Wednesday, at 4.15 p.m.

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