1939-05-29 — Page 19

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 29, 1939.-

After 30 years experience in Test and first-class cricket, during which time he made 60,000 runs and 150 centuries, Frank Woolley, idol of Kent County Club, and probably the finest left-hander ever to tour with the English Test teams in their matches in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India and West Indies, is now coaching schoolboys at King's School, Canterbury, Kent. with some of his pupils during coaching on the School ground." (Copyright, Fox).

Our photograph shows Woolley

Rugby League Cup Holders Well Beaten

HALIFAX

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.20 pts. SALFORD London, May 7-Sterling forward work gave Halifax a big ad- vantage against Salford at Wembley yesterday, and they fairly and squarely outplayed the holders of the Cup to win by four goals and four tries to a try.

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A singular feature about the half play was that Salford, after at first securing an advantage of fourteen scrummages to four, lost it so com- pletely as to be 19-22 in arrear at the interval.

Salford seemed to have the advan- tage of a slight wind in the second half. Within three minutes of the re- off the arrears. Following a run by sumption, three points had been wiped Edwards, and a penalty for not play-

Salford, holders, were favourites for the thirty-ninth Rugbying the ball correctly, Watkins manag League Challenge Cup Final against Halifax, at Wembley Stadiumed to wriggle free, and with a short before influenza broke out among their players and threatened to disorganise the side.

There was no mistaking the Halifax superiority. They were much the more their opponents to pass the halfway determined side, and never permitted

Gear, the centre whose try two min- utes from time won last year's final, was forced to drop out, but centre and captain, another victim of Risman, the epidemic, happily recovered and line. was able to lead his team.

Halifax never under-estimated

the magnitude of their task. They realis- ed that Salford ranked as one of the most brilliant teams in the history of the Rugby League, but argued that they defeated them 45 recently સવ Easter Tuesday and could repeat the performance. Actually, while lacking the finesse of Salford, Halifax possess. ed equal pace, and in Bassett, seven times "capped" for Wales under the Rugby Union code, a match-winning wing.

an open

Salford persevered with game, but their passing movements were smashed to atoms by dour tack- ling. At last a movement by Hudson enabled Salford to get within striking distance of the Halifax line, but it was a brief excursion.

Halifax had bad luck when Cox romped over the line froin a pass by Beverley, but the pass was forward. Bevan was stopped by Edwards a few yards from the line, and a second later Thomas touched the ball down in front

of him.

The Second Try

It was from their forwards, however, that Halifax expected most. Beverley. England captain and leader of the for- That movement led to Smith sending wards, looked to his colleagues in the Treen over for Halifax's second try

which the scorer failed to convert. pass he sent Risman through for a try,

Salford had both Miller and Osbal- destin injured, the latter being carried away on a stretcher. Immediately after collapsed once again. losing their full-backs their defence Miller permitting Treen to work his way through and to send Todd over for a third try fifteen minutes after the restart.

Feetham and

Again Lockwood added the goal points, to make the Halifax advantage 15 points to 3. Salford had to reor ganise their forces, Miller going full. back, Feetham on the right-wing, and Hudson to the centre.

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Hudson certainly put much desired thrust into the Salford attack while playing as a centre, but four minutes

WINNING TIMES FOR AUSTRALIAN PONIES

The following times in which races for Australian ponies were won in the course of the racing season are appended and make interesting comparisons.

AUSTRALIAN PONIES

Six Furlongs

1.18.3-Vixen Tor (Proulx, 152); 2, Criffel (Needa, 155); 3, Strath- carrick (Gregory, 145). 3 & head. (A.M. 8).

1.19.1-Cockleroi (Needa, 152); 2, De- vonian (Hearne, 155); 3, Triumphant Day (Tao, 150). Neck & 2. (A.M. 1).

1.20.2-Rising Star (Raymond, 147); 2, Murrumbidgee (Black, 143); 8, Amber II (Ip Kui Ying, 144). 1% and 6. (2nd E. 1). 1.22.0 -Victory Day (Tao, 150); 2, Ri- vulet (Pih, 152); 3, Rising Star (Marshall, 152). Short head. & 2. (A.M. 1). 1.22.1-Perfect Day (Tang, 188); 2, Twilight Star (S. W. Pan, 146); 3, Murray River (Wei, 141). 1 and short head. (3rd E.).

Half Mile 170 Yards 1.01.3-Bredon (B. A. Proulx, 155); 2,

A Great Time (V. V. Neoda, 152); 3, Strathcarrick (C. L. Gregory, 152). 8 and 2. (A.M. 1.01.4-Derby Day (Pih, 155); 2, Vixen

5).

Tor (Proulx, 164); 3, Criffel (Encarnacao, 160). 4 and short head. (2nd E 2). 1.03.0-Sydney Lad (Proulx, 155); 2, Victory Day` (Tao, 162); 3,

Rising Star (Marshall, 152).

4 & 2. (A.M. 3). 1.06,2-Bruno (Churchill 151); Baffin Bay (Wei, 145); 3, Ruby Star (S. W. Pan, 145). 2 and 1%. (3rd E.). 1.26.4-Ruby Star (Tao, 155); 2, Jan- ber (Raymond, 152); 3, Baffin Bay (Proulx, 155). hend & head. (5th E. 1).

One Mile 1.46.2-Lancashire Chips (Wei, 147); 2, Lucky Lad (Needa, 152); 3. Double Finesse (Woo, 140). 3 and 5. (2nd E. 1). (Continued on Page, 20)

from the finish Halifax added five more SOUTH CHINA

points to their lead.

WIN LAST

pack to out-scrummage Salford and, by half an hour after the start. Lock- although it was at an awkward angle. SOCCER

SOCCER MATCH

depriving them of possession, to keep the Lancashire club's brilliant back di- vision in check.

This was Salford's sixth appearance in the Final, but last year's was their first success. Halifax, who played in their fifth Final, won the Cup in 1903, 1904, and 1921.

Perfect Weather

The weather conditions, as they al- ways have been on these occasions, were perfect and ideally suited for fast and open football. A crowd "of about - 50,000 was present when Risman won the toss for Salford, but there was no- thing to gain. Treen kicked off to- wards Salford's left corner. Hudson fielded the ball, but had some difficulty in retaining it because of Bassett's quick follow-up and tackle.

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From the first scrummage Watkins kicked clear and Edwards carried the movement, Lockwood fielding the hall on the bounce and making a timely clearance. Salford won possession from the first four scrummages and put the Halifax defence to a severe test.

Play had only been in progress five minutes when Todd, the Halifax fly- half, sustained a head injury, causing his retirement. A weak clearing kick by Risman was admirably fielded by Bassett, who made a real threat to the Salford defence before being tackled ten yards short of the line.

Todd's retirement was only tempor. ary. Halifax were the more danger. ous in attack. Bevan made one bril- liant effort which caused Thomas touch down, and Cox also gave the Halifax crowd a thrill and Salford's

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Edwards was deceived by a bouncing ball kicked by Irving, and Bevan ran in, picked up, and scored with ease, Lockwood once again kicking the goal,

wood again converted.

The end arrived shortly afterwards, Bassett delighted the crowd with a with Halifax the winners of the cup grand run, and it took Hudson and for the fourth time, and the second oc- Playing in their last match prior to Ösbaldestin all their time to stop him. I casion at Wembley.

South Seas, the departure for the In response Edwards, on the Salford Salford. Osbaldestin; Hudson, Mil- South China Athletic Association de- left-wing, broke clear. He passed Beler, Risman (capt.), Edwards; Kenny, feated an Association team by three van, but his short kick was not suff-Watkins; Bradbury, Day, Davies, goals to nil in a scrappy charity foot- ball match at Caroline Hill yesterday. Salford had done nothing to justify Halifax. Lockwood; Bevan, Smith, A fairly large crowd turned out to their season's reputation up to this Treen, Bassett; Todd, Goodall; Bayn- see Lee Wai-tong lead the Chinese at- point. Their attack petered out in face ham, Field, Irving, Cox, Chadwick, Be-tack. Although of the intensive marking and tackling verley (capt.).

he played well, he did not score. of the opposition.

In the Association team, Dixon, of the Navy, turned out at centre half. No fewer than seven Chinese players were included in the new line-up. Dick- erson, in goal, played exceptionally well, bringing off many brilliant saves. FUNG SCORES

cient to deceive Lockwood.

Thomas, Dalton, Feetham,

Referee: G. S. Phillips (Widnes).

KOWLOON DOCK TENNIS TOURNEY

The following are results of Kow- loon Docks Recreation Club tennis tournament matches to date:

MIXED DOUBLES HANDICAP First Round

Mrs. G. T. Anderson and J. V. Ram- say beat Mrs. Hedley and C.S.M. Thom, 6-4, 8—6.

Mrs. C. E. Millard and I. Kempton beat Mrs. G. Newhouse and G. T. Anderson.

Mrs. J. Revie and C. E. Millard beat Mrs. J. Wood and J. B. Sturgeon. SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP First Round

G. T. Anderson conceded walk-over

by J. Wood.

C. Maberly beat W. R. Forsyth, 6-0,

.6--1.

J. B. Sturgeon beat J. V. Ramsay,

6-1, 6-0.

C.S.M. Thom beat J. N. Sweeney, 4-6,

6-3, 6-1.

A. Mackenzie beat J. P. White.

C. E. Millard beat W. MacDonald,

B-0, Brut.

Second Round

defence much anxiety with a strong, R. Lapsley beat G. T. Anderson, 9–7, forceful dash.

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Salford seemed to be nervous. their J. B. Sturgeon beat C. Maberly, 6-3, hacks being repeatedly guilty of pass. �ཡ་གི

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ing on their own line. Sixteen minutes. A. Mackenzie beat C.S.M. Thom, 6-4. after the start Smith, the New Zen- lander. #athered a pass by Todd and scored the first try against Salford's

C. E Millard beat G. Newhouse, 6-1,

6-2.

Semi-Final

defence in ten consecutive cup ties. C. E. Millard beat A. Mackenzie,

Lockwood added the extra points.

HANDICAP SINGLES First Round

C. Maberly boat G. Newhouse, 6-3,

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R. Lapsley beat I. Kempton Jr., 6-2,

36, 63.

J. B. Sturgeon beat W. R. Forsyth,

6——2, 6—2..

J. P. White conceded walk-over by W.

MacDonald.

V. Ramsey beat J. N. Sweeney. C.S.M. Thom boat A. W. Mackenzie,

6-1,6---0

from J. Wood.

G. T. Anderson conceded walk-over C. E. Millard beat V. Borch, 6-0,

BO.

Second Round

C.S.M. Thom beat. V. Ramsey, 6-4,

0-1.

C. E. Millard beat V. Borch, 6-1,

6-0.

HANDICAP DOUBLES First Round

J. B. Sturgeon and W. R. Forsyth beat I. Kempton and V. Borch, 6-1, 6-8.

Second Round

G. T. Anderson and C.S.M. Thom beat J. N. Sweeney and C. Maberly: O E. Millard and W. MacDonald heat A. Mackenzie and J. Revic, 01, 6-4.

Semi-Finals

C. E. Millard and W. MacDonald beat

·Ramsey and R. Lapsley.

In the first half the Chinese took the

lead when Fung headed in a perfectly placed-corner kick by Lau Tau-man, and before half-time Fung again found

the net.

Kwong-sum added South China's third In the last minute of play Tang

goal,

The teams lined up as follows:--- H.K.F.A.Dickerson; D. Leonard, King-sing; Yeung Shiu-pick, Cheuk Hau Yung-Bang; Ip Kan-po, Dixon, Heu

Hau Ching-to. Shek-kam, Chan Tak-fai, Thorburn and

8.C.A.A.-Pau Ka-ping; Mak Shiu- hon, Lee Tin-sang; Lau Chung sang. Lau Hing-choi, Lee Kwok-wai; Tang Kwong-sum, Fung King-cheong, Lee Wai-tong, Lat Shiu-wing and Lau Tau-

man.

BASEBALL TO-DAY ?

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Owing to the inclement weather no League baseball matches were played yesterday but there is a possibility of a match being played": between South China and the U.S.S. Mindanao at Caroline Hill at 1.80 o'clock this afternoon. ·