1938-12-20 — Page 23

THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 20, 1938.

HOCKEY

INVASION

OF MACAO

Lt.-Col. Smith's Good

Defensive Display

PORTUGUESE

HALVES SHINE

(By "STICKS”)

The hockey invasion of Macao commenced last Sunday when a team of British Army Officers,' from Hong Kong, lost to Macao Hockey Club by two clear goals in a fast and interesting! game.

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Macao enjoyed more of the game than their opponents, territorially, .but the Army officers were taken lightly and only splendid half- back work by Alex Airosa and his wing' halves J. Nolasco and Albert Airosa prevented any score.

For the visitors Lt. Col. Smith, at right-back, was the outstanding defender, his speed in spoiling and accuracy in distribution providing one of the outstanding features of the game.

HOOK'S SOUND DISPLAY

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Army's triumphant Triangular Tournament hockey team, which beat Royal Navy by four clear goals last Saturday at Sookunpoo, are seen above. Standing (left to right) L/Bdr. Carter, L/Cpl. Wetton, Pte. Stick- ley, L/Cpl. Dove, Capt. Lawder, Lt. Hook and L/Sergt. Fraser (sitting) Nerain Singh, Partab Singh, Lt. In- darjit Singh and Capt. Mackenzie Kennedy. ("China Mail" photo).

wards were very dangerous when in possession, and it was only the excellent positioning of the visiting backs which prevented a bigger score from being registered against

play which was almost flawless.

The teams were:-

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Macao: Almada; Costa and R. Ro- sario; J. Nolasco, Alex Airosa and Al- bert Airosa; Fred Nolasco, Ramalho, H. K. Officers: Lt. D. G. Gib-IP. Angelo, H. Rosario and A. Angelo. son (R. Scots); Lt. Col. J. S. Smith and Lt. G. J. G. Douglas (R.E.); Lt. H. N. C. Gudgeon (Middlesex), Lt. G. W. Hook (R.A.) and Lt. B. A. Fargus

TWO BLUES AWARDED ·

R. L. Lowcock (Repton and Em-

Lt. Hook, at centre-half, gave an-them. other enterprising performance and

L. Costa and R. Rosario, Macao's (R. Scots); Capt. Mackenzie-Kennedy manuel), the goalkeeper, and D. F. his timing and stickwork were a

two full-backs, were very effective, (R. Scots), Lt. J. D. Holmes (Kumaon Rowe (March Grammar School and the left-half, were Downing), pleasure to behold.

maon Rifles), Capt. J. Masterton-Smith Hook's performances lately have clever interceptions and full-blood-Rifles), Capt. R. J. F. A. Lawder_(Ku- made him an outstanding contendered clearances featuring their dis-(R. Scots) and Capt. J. Smith (R.A.). awarded their Blues at Cambridge. for Colony representative honours and although he is not likely to dis-

place W. A. Reed half berth, these is for such a player wing-half berths.

for the centre- plenty of room in one of the

Macao's speed, especially on the wings, provided the deciding factor in attack although all their for-

CORRESPONDENCE

Dear Sir, -With reference to the remarks published in your issue of the 15th. instant under "Hockey Chatter" (by Sticks) in connec tion with the Nomads Hockey Club, I have to point out that both statements are contrary to facts.

Our application to onter the Association Hong Kong Hockey Tournament was made before the closing date, 80th. September

1938.

Secondly, at the Fixtures Meet- ing convened by the Secretary of H.K.H.A. on Srd. October, 1998, it was decided that competing teams should arrange their fix- tures independently and notify the in Secretary of the Association reasonable time of fixtures made.

Notices concerning the Nomads' fixtures invariably were given at least four (4) full days prior to the date of each match.

These facts can be verified if a little trouble is taken.

As the remarks of your CON- tributor "Sticks" might give tho crroneous impression to your rea- ders that the Nomads Hockey Club do not co-operate fully with the officials of the H.K.H.A. grateful Tournament, I shall be if you will publish this letter in your next issue in connection with Hockey matters.

I remain,

Yours faithfully,

Nomada Hockey Club.

H. E. Gubbay. Hon. Secretary. My information was to the effect that Nomads' representative did not attend either of the two meetings held to arrange dates for fixtures, and that they have from time to time informed the official responsible for umpires, of their next fixture. Regarding their entry into the Tournament, I am in- formed that they did enter before the official entry closed, and regret any erroneous impression which was con veyed by my remarks last Thursday.

"STICKS,"

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