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THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 1, 1988.

Eagle's Splendid Rugby Win

Medway And Submarines

Beaten 16-0

ELLIOT AND ROMANS BEST PLAYERS ON VIEW :

(By “REFEREE”)

H.M.S. Eagle yesterday defeated a combined Medway and Sub- marine Rugby fifteen by two goals and two tries (16 points) to nil in what commenced as a scrappy encounter, but which later develop- ed into a thrilling struggle with many fine open movements.

Weakness in and behind the scrum was mainly, responsible for Medway's big defeat and, although they had most of the ball in the set scrums in the first half, their second row were very sluggish in their heeling and refusal to give the ball a clean passage.

WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM

FOR MANILA FIRST

Medd, the Eagle scrum-half, made↑ (5131450F16248420TATE/QH101284GN most of his opportunities and form- ed a fine partnership with Elliot, who was again in excellent form, handling the ball brilliantly and opening up play whenever possible. His kicking to touch

also good and relieved pressure when Eagle were feeling to the strain..

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There were several very fast three quarters on view, although Med- way's backs were rarely given the opportunity of an open movement, haphazard kicking to touch by Web- ster spoiling many a fine oppor→ tunity. With three excellent backs in Kyrke, who made his first ap- pearance for some time, but as full-back, Walters, who played for the Navy last year, and Wells, who played a fortnight ago against the Club, Medway might have scored had these men been given the ball, but it rarely came their way.

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Eagle had a fine back division in which Hunt, at full-back, kicked

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Coach Eidler and 28 members of the American Women's touring Softball team will not be passing through the Colony next Thursday en route to Manila, but have al- the ready left Tokyo direct for Philippines. They are expected the back in the Colony towards end of November, however, when they will play two games here.

Elliot opened the

scoring for Eagle when he cleverly cut through and with a short burst broke over the Medway line as Wells made a belated attempt to tackle him round the neck. Elliot failed to add the goal points.

EAGLE DOMINATE

Raymond Oppenheimer, fam- ous golfer and former Ox- ford Blue, runs a kennel for bull terriers not far from

'Photo shows- Maidenhead. Raymond Oppenheimer, wat ched by "Folly" and "Flagge”.. two of the bull-terriers, practising driving. (Copyright, Fox).

K.B.G.C. Consider Changes To Clubhouse

Faced with two schemes for the alteration of their clubhouse and grounds, Kowloon Bowling Green Club members yesterday decided in favour of a plan comprising removal of a portion of the clubhouse to enable extension of the dressing rooms and provision of additional space for social accommodation

The alternative scheme, which was defeated 14 votes to 17, pro-1

vided for the doubling of the club-' GAINS AND

house and the erection of three full length rinks.

Mr. E. V. Searle, Chairman, said last year's committee decided it was time steps were taken to en- improve the premises large and commensurately with the surplus cash then available, about $6,000. A sub-committee was formed, and several schemes, estimated to cost between $5,000 and $6,000 submit-

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VILLAR DRAW

PLUCK OF THE SPANIARD

London, October 17. ted to the committee at its last The twelve rounds contest at meeting. A recommendation was the Waverley Market, Edin- recorded that the incoming com-burgh, last night, between the In the second half Eagle dominat-mittee should further investigate. two heavy-weights, Larry Gains, ed the game, fine service from the This was done, the services of Mr. Canada, and Pancho Villar, Spain, base of the scrum resulting in many Blackmore as architect, were re-ended in a draw. open movements, Thomas breaking quisitioned and a plan put forward The Canadian was fully a through Medway's back division for to cost within $6,000.

stone the heavier man, but not- good length although not strictly a fine try which Elliot improved

withstanding, Villar carried the accurate, and tackled resolutely. The upon.

scored after Eagle

fight to his opponent. He was Eagle's threequarters, however, again when a good back movement Some of the committee, however, were very fast off the mark and as down the centre saw Romans, who held that something more ambitious inclined to rush matters, while a result of excellent backing

up was backing up well, take a clean might be considered, and an alter-Gains was a master-hand at close quarters. Time and again he was made most of their scoring oppor-pass to break through for a try be- native plan was submitted. tunities. Thomas, on the right-tween the posts, Elliot again add-though no tenders were called, the deadly in the early stages of the wing, displayed a fine turn of speeding the goal points.

architect estimated the cost within contest, and Villar's left eye.

bore traces of his short arm $30,000. and a safe pair of hands and, had

work.

Soon

he received better support from Just before the end Jeffries an Bayly, his supporting centre, would Eagle front row forward added have scored several other tries.. their last points with an unconvert-

RAN SPLENDIDLY BUT —

Bayly was very fast off the mark and ran splendidly, although inclin- ed to hang onto the ball a trifle longer than necessary. His 'defence was good, however, while he was always in position for a reverse pass. Cronin and Bethell, the left-

ALTERNATIVE PLAN

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"It was decided to call this meet ing," said Mr. Searle, "and place the matter before you without a committee recommendation so that all the members of the committee might express their views indivi- dually. Some of us may ask whe-was never afraid to mix it. ther this is the time to spend money, other than for decent upkeep. 1 suppose none of us can forecast the

Notwithstanding, Villar was al- waya game, and in each succeeding round was never afraid to mix it..

Repeatedly he was erratic, but he could generally recover himself, and

Gains was inclined to hang on, but this was the prelude for them going in for plenty of short-arm work: The referee had a busy time future even star gazers are going separating them, but the boxers out of business-but this much we never spared themselves, and were know, the Colony has been through always eager for the fray. It went wing combination, were never much led try, On yesterday's form the many a crisis before, and is still on ding-dong lines to the end. Each

Eagle could quite easily have going strong." defeated the Army first fifteen and Eagle's forwards were in splendid possibly given the Club first fifteen fettle and ably led by, Romans a very good run for their money.. Thatcher and Lumsden were always Eagle: Hunt; F. O. Thomas, Lt.

in the picture.

better in the loose than the Med- way pack. Romans, who plays for the Navy, was really outstanding in the lineouts, while Thatcher also came in for his share of the lime- light, although he threw away two glorious opportunities to score as a result of blind running inside the Medway's 25.5

Bayly, Cronin, and Betholl; Lt. Elliot (Captain) and Lt. Medd; Hughes, Sta- ples, Jeffries; Sub. Lt. Hain, Little; Thatcher, F. O. Lumsdon and Romans.

HIGHEST EVER The income of the club in August and September was higher than ever in its history, he said.

in turn took up the role of attacker, and a draw was a good result,

"In considering the scheme," he toilet room. continued, "what appears to me as "We do, however, need an im all important is that the clubhouse proved dressing room, other facili- should be in proportion to the play-ties and space for the library."" ing accommodation. It is much During the discussions an amend-

clubhouse. I of the schemes be deferred for a

Medway and Babs Lt Kyrke; more mater to be ov

be even slightly mont was moved that consideration Wells, Lt. Mars, Lt, Rouall-Simpson overcrowded in and Lt. Walters: Lt. Webster and Lt. myself consider the first scheme year, but it was defeated 17-14. Chapman, Penny Davis, Duke; Woods offers all that is necessary, except The first scheme was then approv- Stoker Lt. Colvin, Lt. St. John and Lt. Anderson,

Iperhaps for the size of the women's led by a similar margin.