1938-05-05 — Page 19

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 5, 1938.

"REVIEWER'S" SPORTS COMMENTARY

The Kwong Wah A.A. Football team (above)-local staff team of the China Light & Power Co., Ltd.-were the first Hong team to win the Junior Shield. They finished third in the Second Division, this season, and propose applying for permission to play in the Senior Division, next year.

Left to right (back row):-Cheung Wai-kwong (Reserve), Yeung Tae-tsong, Yeung_Poon-hon (Re- (Team serve), Lo Shu-kar (Reserve), Lee Kwok-kee, Wong Wah-gay, Cheung Wing, Cheung Hon-fai Manager), Mr. Walter Brown (Hon. Secretary). Front Row: Chung Fai-lam, Leung Bing-kam, Law Wing- kur, L. A. da Rocha (Capt.), Chin Chi-fun, Wong King-cheung, Hou Yun-sang.

OLD TRUST

It is said that no bowler would descend to "stretching the string,” when measuring. We have met a lot who wouldn't, but have heard of some who would. Your action in "checking" an opponent after a measure is not, or should not, be an act of discourtesy, but merc- ly to discover that 1000th man who is supposed not to cxist. After all, the bookmaker's slogan: "In Providence we trust, all others cash," is a true reflection' of human nature.

Lawn Bowls

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CORRESPONDENCE

[To the Editor, "China Mail"] Dear Sir,

Whoover "Watchman" may be, his information regarding riding arrange- ments for the English Derby may be classed us ridiculous.

Is not Pasch, the hottest favourite for many a year at this period, train- ed at Beckhampton and is not Rich- ards retained by the stable at a foo of £7000 a year? I could have in- formed "Watchman," this time year that Fred Darling had in the. stable Pasch, whom he regarded as one of the best two year 'old's he had had.

He was not raced as a two year old owing to the hard ground. Darl- ing's judgment and patience has been rewarded.

As Pasch "walked" the Guineas, so

The whole recreio rink had on off-he will do likewise in the Derby, and day just as much as their opponents were on the top of their game.

so enable Mr. Morris to have the honour of owning and breeding the winner of 1988, and also give Richard's his first winning mount in that race.

Faithfully Yours.

R. V. F.

NOTE: "Watchman” is one

TO-DAY'S TENNIS SINGLES

FINAL AT H.K.C.C.

Weather permitting, the final of the Colony Open Singles Lawn Tennis Championship, between H. D. Rumjahn, the holder, and Tsui Wai Pui, a former holder, will be held this afternoon, on the Stand Court of the H.K.C.C., commencing at 4 p.m.

AUSTRALIANS'

SCORE FREELY AGAINST OXFORD

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N various comments he has made on the team under him, Don Bradman, skipper of the Australian cricket team now touring in England, has stated quite definitely that in at- tack, he is placing the utmost reliance on his spin bowlers and for that rea- son, E. L. McCormick is the only man of any real speed that has been in- cluded.

As all followers of cricket are now aware, chief feature of the Tourists' first match, just concluded against Worcestershire, was not the "Aussies"" success, their opponents are definitely one of the weaker counties, it was not Don's double-century although his rapid finding of form is certain to be well received in Australian cir- cles-rather it has been the extraor- dinary

of no-balling performances McCormick.

McCormick himself has stated that there is no cause for worry. The rythm of his run up has been broken and it is only a question of time before he works it out again.

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This may or may not be correct. I think it highly improbable that explanation which comes naturally to mind, that Australian umpires have not been as strict as they might have been and have treated his lapses on the light side "Down Under," hold very much water. The seriousness of the Australians where their cricket is concerned is well known and it is highly improbable that they would slip up on a matter of the rules.

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It is then, probably as McCormick says, a matter of a run up gone wrong which time and practice is likely to put right. I have very grave doubts, however, if Bradman and the Aus- tralian manager will be able to take the same lighthearted view as does McCormick.

As all bowlers are aware, there is

nothing more disconcerting and de-

even

moralising as being no-balled, on solitary occasions. When it is done

continually, stark terror is likely to

on

Fingleton And McCabe

set in. Instead of concentrating Score Centuries

the job to be done, the bowler wat- London, To-day.

ches his feet. Rythm is upset. Pace to Sloan, with a player of whom I

Centuries by Fingleton and Mc-suffers accordingly. Length goes

blazos. A good bowler is lost to the have not previously heard, in Flem-|

Cabe featured the first day's play team. ing, as his third man, did well to

in the Australian cricket tourists' When that bowler is the only man overcome Yvanovich, thanks to a nat- ty five which put him back into the

second-match-of-their-present-tour,in_the_side_capable_of_real speed, the lead at the 18th. Louis de Rome pulled

of against Oxford University, at Ox-seriousness of the situation will be

appreciated. up a few shots towards the end of the best known flat-racing authorities ford, where they scored .481

Of course it may all be rectified in his game with Rosario, who was bril in Great Britain, and on the Con- liant at times, but he was too far tinent, and contributes to the racing runs for the loss of 5 wickets, at a short time as McCormick has said behind to make much impression on columns of the "Daily Telegraph and close of play.

scored a Morning Post" from which paper, K.F.C. HAVE GOOD WIN we reprinted the article, dated March double century against Worcester rest him from matches and allow him The Kowloon Football Club's Third 27, which appeared in last Tuesday's in the opening match of the to work out his own salvation Division win at the Valley was equally editions of the "China Mail."-Sports as good as that of the Electricians for Editor.

tour, was dismissed after scoring 58. nets. the Craigengower Club had a fairly re-

Australians: 481 for.5 (close of presentative team, out. Although Vic

J. Chittenden went down to Alves pretty did so in dramatic fashion by scoring a play) J. H. Fingleton 124, S. badly, both Joe Gibson and Field, their four at the very last end. The match be- McCabe 110, W. A. Brown 72, D.! latest recruit, were nicely up.

tween A. Spary and G. S. Archbutt G. Bradman 58.-Reuter. was rather peculiar for after being neck and neck up to the 10th head, wher there were only a couple of shots in the visiting skip's favour, the home skip, with a tremendous burst, scored

the elder man.

Joe Gibson practically blanked out Ward, in the second-half, of their game, scoring 14 to 1 in the last nine heads. Nice work!

*UP NISH!

but

Don Bradman, who

YACHT CLUB DECISION

At an extraordinary meeting of the The Kowloon Cricket Club proved no less than 16 shots in five heads. Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, last much too good for the Hong Kong Then Archbutt monopolised the score evening, it was unanimously decided Football Club's Third, string as was to board for five or six ends in to agree to the Government's propos- be expected. The chief honours went lesser degree, with the result that he als regarding the transference of the 'to Hughie Nish, who was 19 on ran out the loser by eight shots. club's headquarters to Kellett Island.

up Trengrove, another of the debutant skips. Jack Hirst had the next big- gest win in a weighty duel with E. J. Edwards, finishing up very strong- ly. His Number One, Jimmy Can- ning, will have left for the North before these notes appear, and

hib departure is a real loss to this team. Some consolation may be found in the very fine form which A. E. Perry has been showing, in the practice games and also in this match."

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Kowloon Tong, who finished up third in this Division, last season; began well with a win against the Yacht Club, and had comfortable wins on. two of their rinks.. Two or

three new players appeared in their ranks and fitted in quite well. I see T. M. Gregory is available again, and hope that "C.L." will be able to make it when the racing season is over. He displayed great promise towards the ond of last season, and should got his place again if able to turn out.

HIS DEBUT WIN

Murdoch celebrated his. promotion to skip by winning his first match and

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HE forthcoming Interport soccer game with Macao is being treated very seriously in Macao, according to a member of the committee who visit- week-end, ed the Colony during the and the Portuguese selected team is the most powerful available.

the Great care was taken before

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final selection, and it is pected that Macao, aided Hing-choi and Lau Chung-sang should repeat last year's success, when they beat Hong Kong. by the odd goal. in three.

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The party, which arrives here next Saturday night, is headed by Lieut. Montalvao, Vice-chairman' of the Macao Football Association, and As- who sistant Commisioner. of Police, has taken a great interest in soccer since his arrival in Macao.

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NEW CHESTNUT STALLION LAME

A new chestnut stallion griffin for the 1989 Annual Race Meeting, |belonging to the Eu Tong Sen Stable, was taken out to-day by Mr. W. G. Poy for its morning exercise, and when nearing the 11⁄2 mile post. was found to be lame. Mr. Poy dismounted and led the pony back Ito the stable.-"Rapier."