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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 25, 1989.

Nine

Positional Changes

Scotland's Rugby Team To Meet Ireland To-day: Three New “Caps".

CRAWFORD, BRYDON AND

CRAIG DROPPED

(BY AIR MAIL)

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY TABLE TO DATE

Ireland England Wales

Scotland

P. W. L. D. F.A. Pta.

0 0 5 0 2 1035 2 211011 62 10 10 3/11 0

3. 3.022 22 6:

Junior

Cricket Averages

Mitchell Moves To Head of Batsmen

Only two matches were played in the Cricket League on Saturday, both

THE Scottish international Rugby XV to meet FIRST DIV. in the Second Division.

Ireland at Dublin to-day shows, as was expect-

ed after the defeat by Wales at Cardiff, sweeping SOCCER

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changes. Altogether, there are nine positional HONOURS

changes, although the team includes but three men new to international honours.

The team reads:-

Navy And S. China "A" Neck-And-Neck

With the excitment of the In-

G. Roberts, Watsonians; †J. R. S. Innes, Aberdeen University, D. J. Macrae, St. Andrews University, †R. W. Shaw, Glasgow High School (F.P.), and †K. C. Fyfe, London Scottish; †R. B. Bruce- terport with Manila now over, Lockhart, Cambridge University, and †T. F. Dorward, Gala; *+1. C. local football returns to normal Henderson, Edinburgh Academicals, *+I. N. Graham, Edinburgh with the usual programme of Academicals, W. Purdle, Jedforest, G. B. Horsburgh, London Scot-First and Second Division games. tish, A. Roy, Waterloo, G. D. Shaw, Sale, *†D. K. A. Mackenzie, Edinburgh Wanderers, and W. B. Young, King's College Hospital.

+Change from Cardiff match. New "cap."

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will undoubtedly help in the build- ing of a side to beat England at Murrayfield to retain the Calcutta Cap, which appears to be the most that Scotland can hope for at the moment.

Ireland's team to meet Scotland to- day is the same as the one which beat England by 5-0

Ordinarily there are no games

E. J. R. Mitchell, H.K.C.C., slip- per, advances to the head of the batsmen by virtue of another not out innings, which now gives him three not outs in four knocka.

B. C. Fay has also advanced somewhat, while C. W. E. Bishop, with an average of 48 last week, remains at that figure—his innings on Saturday was exactly 48 improved his figures considerably Among the bowlers, Carey hná while the only new qualifier is W. Stoker of Club.

SECOND DIVISION Batting

Not

of outstanding interest and both (Qualification Three innings, South China “A” and Navy, who

of 20 and over) are neck-and-neck in the race for First Division honours, should secure easy victories over Club and St. Joseph's:

:

1 131

43.66

3 83

41.50

1, 123

41.00

1 111

--37.00

1 106 35.83

138, 34.50

"The most notable absentee is, W H., Crawford, veritable]

E. J.R. Mitchell 4 27 8 27/77.00 Inns. HS. Out Aggr. Avge. matchwinner last season, since

G. N. Gozano 4 691 169 53.00 he obtained all the points in the

B. D. Lay... 51111 195 48.75 Club have for many seasons won

C. W. E. Bishop 5 great victory over Wales at

81 1192 48,00 Murrayfield, to start Scotland on

J.L Stephens 5 100 1 183: it is not expected that they will do Sto. Brown... one game against the Chinese, but J. Fong...... 5 51

45.75 1 183 45.75 an unexpected and successful bid

4 59 for the international "triple

so this year with their lack of talent. Ldg. Tel. Wood 5 37 Murphy (Lansdowne); Moran (Clou- crown." Even last season, how-taru), McKibben (Inatonians), Torrens

EASTERN FAVOURED

A. Baker. 471 Eastern should easily account for J. Barrow.

H. P. Lim.. 4 37 ever, there were those who (Bohemiana),

Lyttle (Bedford): South China "B", though the latter B. C. Fay:

4 39 thought that Scotland, with Jos- Belvedere); Alexander (Royal Ulster will be strengthened by the

Cromey (Collegians), Morgan(Old

5 50 ing forwards, and as the country Constabulary), Irwin (North of Ireclusion of Chan Tak-fai, at centre. J. Arm-

in-Lt. Napier... 5 67 to take most exception to special- land), Mayne, Malone

strong O'Loughlin forward, but will be without Tam Cpl Webb.. isation, would do well to discard (Marryowen), Ryan (University Col- Kwan-kon, who is visiting his par- Capt. Carless.. 5 67* the Navy man for a solid scrum-lege, Dublin), Sayers (Almershot Ser-

vice), Teehan (University College, ents in Macau during the week-end. L/S. Smith..

N. P. Fox lege, Cork).Reuter.

charity game between South China W. Mukaby.

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mager.

Crawford's display against Wales' this year settled the question. An opportunist and a third half-back,

-

158. 31.60

4. 77 G... G7

12030.00

176 29.43

77

24.67

Cork), and Tierney (University Col- To-morrow, at Caroline Hill, H. T. Barma. 4 46

6 44 4 35

142

23.67

94 23.50

92

23.00

4

1

68 22.07

and Rest of the Colony has been ar- F. A. Currcem 5* playing a brilliant game of his own, HONG KONG BANK ranged, in aid of the British Fund Spr. Ratcliffe

he has yet been sacrificed for the sake of solidity and orthodoxy in the team, and few will cavil at the selec- :tors' decision.

MEET CLUB AT RUGBY TO-DAY SEASON NEARING THE END

48

22: 22.00

85

21.25

09 21.00 83:20.75-

6 75* for the Relief of Distress in China. T. H. King... 4

H. A. Barros.:'4′′:40- Lee Wai-tong, who has purposely J. W. Leonard 3 40 60 20.00 remained in Hong Kong for this K. Y. Tam.... 5 46 100. 20.00 game, will lead the Chinese attack, F. A. Broad- while in the Rest team, A. V. Gogano

bridge.

5. 21 1. 80 20:00 Bowling will be seen at centre-forward. (Qualification--Three matches, average

of-16' and under)

0: MR W. Avgo

60: 10

7.1.1

6:00

92--14

6.57

62 47

9 6.89

7.83

169.19 -8.89-

28

8-9.33

79 8 9.88

· Crawford's like may be seldom seen again, since he kept within the letter of the Rugby laws and was penalised on fewer occasions

South China: Choy Wing-choy; Mak Shui-hon and Lee Ting-sang; Leung than most wing forwards, but it

Wing-chul, Lau Hing-chol, and Yeung may be felt that, in dispensing

Two Rugby games will take place Kan-po; Tam Kwong-sum, Fang A. V. Gosano. 35.3 13 with his services, his country is this afternoon on the Navy ground King-cheong, Lee Wai-tong, Lai Shui-R. Soares.. 37.4 6 doing something for the game, at Causeway Bay, where Hong wing and Lau Chung-sang.

G. N. Gosano.. 23.5 5 instead of setting out to combat Kong and Shanghal Bank meet Hon Yang-sang (Kwong Wah), Shee- Ldg. Sto.

Rest of Colony-Hartley (K.F.C.);|4. E. Carey.. 15.5 3 the ruthless measures of others. Rest of the Club in their annual han (Middlesex); Honniball (K.F.C.). Wood 80.5 25 On the whole, the pack appears to encounter, commencing at 4.15 Beltrad (St. Joseph's), Hau King-shing Y. T. Barma.. be improved, although it is difficult to p.m., while at 3 p.m. a team from (Eastern); Fowler (Club), Courtney R. Baldwin.. 25 1 see why either. G. H. Gallie (Edin- H.M.S. Englo will meet burgh Academicals) or R. W Sump side.

an Army sepha). Capt., Saw (Middlesex) and B. G. Baker son (London Scottish) should have to

Moss (Polico)..

B. C. Fay retire from a front row trio who were It will be seen that H. D. Bidwell, straining without any great support the Club first fifteen skipper, will It is to be hoped that Innes who has be hooking, while W. E. Peers will been transferred to the wing, gets a be seen in Club's threequarter line better service from D. J. Macrae than in support of D. H. Stewart. did Craig. Macrae is one of the few Hong Kong Bank: S. J. Fox; M. McDom. Uniforms, knickers and stock-W. Stoker... 53.2:11 181 13 13.92 who retain position, and he will be Holmdon, D. G. Day, M. G. Carruthersings will be supplied. partnered in the centre by R. W. F. M. Thompson; A. H. R. Butchor, E Shaw With Shaw a good bit from L Taverner; E. A. Bompas, J. S. Dun-

from the rear,

his best and by no means the domin-nett, D. Moore, M. F. L. Haymes, R. G.

(Middlesex), A. V. Gosano (St. Jo-|A. M. Omar. 55:17 132 13, 10.150000

27 0 104 10 10.40

54.212148. 14 10.57 49 12 127 12. 10.58

247 89 8 11.13

Reserves: Emberson (R.A.0.C.) |W. &. Gegg. Rides (R.A.0.C.), E. Strange (Club), D. R. Irance. Ulrich (K.F.C.) and Parker (Police). Lt. Comdr.

Players are requested to report to Finnie. -32 4 139 12: 11.58 the manager of the team, Mr. W. E Capt. Carless, 38, 10-1269 14.00 Hollands, at the dressing room at 8,30 R. A. J. Simpson 34 4 136 10 13.60

G. Hong Choy 25,35 998 1238 F. A. Carreem 8.5 0 50 4 12.50 D. S. Robb.

144 10 14.40

ant figure of last season, it has been Gray: E. Matthews, A. L. Harman LADIES'

found expedient to bring him to centre, and K. A. Watson (Captain).

and introduce R. B. Bruce-Lockhart Club: M. W. MacGrath; W. E. Peers: INTERPORT

flyhalf. Bruce-Lockhart got his only D, H. Stewart, C. J. Powell, D. I. Bo-

previous cap against Ireland two years sanquests J. Hutchison, J. R.

ago at the same venue, when he was con; D. W. Stout, H. D. Bidwell (CHOCKEY TRIALS

brought in for A. Ross, Ho did not tain), A. F. Walkden: G. M. Marrs, W

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do very well then against robust tacks A Johnson; A: G. Dalafel, KH FOR TO-MORROW

ling, but he is a fine attacking player, White and J. Redman."

and any failings in defence may be Romaining fixtures for the Club this offset by the feeling of reliability season are as follows:- about the centres.

T. F. DORWARD'S PROSPECTS?

T. F. Dorward; of; course, comes

Wednesday, March 1st-Club: “A” XV

(By “STICKS")

Miss G. White, Miss M, Roza, Miser J. Wong, Mias H. Reid, Misa Wong, Miss E. Churn and Miss S. Roberts.

"Y" Ladies; Mrs. M. Road, Miss A 6. Fowler, Mrs. 1. Stone, Misa M. McCaw, Mrs. M. Williamin, - Mrs. O. Burnett, Miss B. Harker, Hiss. H. Bockler Miss M. Westcottwoo

HK. Ladies: Miss J. Greig, Misa E. R.A.0.C. (Glob ground, 5 pm.), trial games of half an hour each, M. Simpson and Mrs. P. Dalzies

Two Ladies' Interport hockey Gray, Miss R. Smith, Mian B. Pope, Saturday, March 4th-Club 4" XV. will be held to-morrow morning ICDA. Ladies: Mine D. Blogs Miss Mrs. J. Lunson, Misa M. Smalley, Miss ground, 1.DI).

on the Club. ground at King's P. Everont, Miss J Booker T mKVD.C. v. Tho

(Club Park, the first commencing at Woolley, Miss 3. Ewing, Mina M. Bock krounid 4.15 p.m.). A Moulay, March 6th- Freliminary 10.15 8.m. sharp,

or and Mia D. Hant, C.B. School Mix Rounds Sercas Tournament (Club The following players from D. Watson, Miss, Dek ground, 4 p.m.), Wednesday, March 8th -- Preliminary to be on the ground with one col-

the various Clubs are requested M. Shand.

Didgonan, «Girlat Rounds Sevens Tournament (Club red and one white jersey, if Greaves, outra

Churn, Mier AC ground, 4. p.m.). Saturday, March 11th-Final

Bevens Possible.

back to serum half not, that he 181 HM.5, Birmingham NGOR

likely to be moro skilful than othora, but bocauso Lo is hardier and can take tho abuse so fréquentivai tod

out to scram half backstory interne

tional matches with more aplomb than most. This time he may.

few Scottish serum workers have had

In recent yearth--

of the

"St. Andrew's Ladies: Mike J. EU),

Sial

Miss

and Miss