1939-10-03 — Page 17

THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 3, 1939

WOMEN'S SOFTBALL

In

Higher Standard Assured

Ladies' League This Season

PANTHERS, PIRATES AND CUBS VASTLY IMPROVED TEAMS

(By GRANDSTAND)

DESPITE THE FACT that the Ladies' League has not been successful, so far, în acquiring a ground where they would be able to play their fixtures this season, the enthusiasm of all teams continues, as is evident in their practice and friendly games.

The Baby Panthers; winners of the most coveted prize -for the most improved team last year, are back in the fold

with more knowledge of the game and a lot of keenness.

-ARMY SPORTLIGHT

(By "SQUADDY")

'HE decision of the Middlesex Regi- ment to enter the First Division of the Football league will be wel- comed by all sportsmen. Had they not entered a team a gap would have been left in the League which for years past has always had one or two first class Army sides included in its make up. Judging on the form of the past two seasons it is obvious that the 'Diehards' are the best military team in the Colony at present and as such

have filled the bill 'gate drawers' for the Army Sports Board here.

Whilst on the subject of drawing power of teams; I can see the Royal Scots getting much bigger crowds to watch them this season than they did Their form in a practice match on back-Saturday against a quite presentable back side from H.M.S. Kent was extremely Mrs, promising and I anticipate that they

will do quite well this year.

The Panthers will be captained by more power houses in the clan than Celeste Marques and will be seen in any other team in the Ladies' Lea- flashy shirts and white shorts.

gue. Maudie Read is the Captain of C. M. "Donald Duck" Xavier of the team and also their star pitcher.last.

be Valery A.P.C. will be the manager and coach. Behind the bat will He assures me that his kittens, who Tkachenko, one of the best have all grown

last stops. Mrs. V. Burson will be up a bit since season, will be there fighting. There at her old position at first base. will be no doubt that the Panthers I. Stone, who distinguished herself in will give nothing but their best in the outfield, will again cover the cab. the coming season.

bage patch at either left or right field. Peggy Eccelshall will cover her usual palce at second base.

Highlights of the team are: Twir- ler Irene "Pat" Tavares who has the natural ability as a moundsman and who distinguished herself last year as one of the best hurlers. She is also a hard hitter and fast-base runner, A MILLION DOLLAR SHORT STOP Celeste "Sally" Marques, the mil-

Other newcomers to the team

are Mrs. Sinton, Mrs. J. Pittendrigh, Miss T. Milinick, Miss I. Mclay and Miss F. Fowler.

V. CHURN AS CUBS' PITCHER

Coach Bill "Scoop" Smith will not coming

Several of the players who helped their junior sides with such success last year have been promoted and show every promise of fitting in well.

It was obvious last year that some were playing much below their class in the second and third teams but the difficulty was making sure a player was fit to take his place permanently

FOOTBALL MEETING -

MIDDLESEX RE-ADMITTED TO LEAGUE

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The application of the Middlesex to re-enter the First Division of the Hong Kong Football League granted at the monthly meeting of the Hong Kong Football Association held last night,

Another important matter that was considered was the invitation of the Shanghai Football Associatiori to send a team North during the Christmas or Chinese New Year Holidays.

It was stated that if Hong Kong sent a team North in December it was probable that Shanghai would return the visit in February.

It was decided to accept Shanghai's invitation and that a team be sent up in February, if practicable.

The application of the Kowloon Football Club for postponement of their opening game against the Royal Navy, owing to Volunteer exercises, was granted.

enquire whether Kowloon- would The representative was requested to

agree to play the game on Sunday.

- At a meeting of club secretaries that the 10 per cent allowed by the held immediately after, it was decided Association should be pooled and dis- enclosed grounds. tributed equally between clubs with

The Hong Kong Club were not in favour of the 10 per cent allowance mitted free to such games.

in the senior eleven before he had lion dollar windy alley custodian, fs/commit himself when asked how his played two games and thereby render-but preferred the members to be ad-

ed himself ineligible to return to the understand that the Cubs are "Hot campaign, but from other sources Ijunior sides.

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also a hard hitter and a dependable felder and Teresita "Terry" Botelho, one of the youngest members of the Panther squad, is a good fielder and consistent hitter. Coach Xavier, however, finds her a little bit too play

ful and as she will not get down to serious playing in practice. Lydia Xavier, a new find, will be seen at second base and should prove herself an asset to her team. Terese Mar- ques, another newcomer to the Pan- thers, is only 13 years old, but can she hit? She is being groomed as a re- lief pitcher and is doing quite well:

THE PIRATES—A DANGER. After watching the Pirates at prac tice I am more than inclined to fore- cast. that they will finish in the First Division this season...

They may finish at the top but their knowledge of the game is not equal to that of the more experienced teams.

Cubs will fare during

the

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Stuff" this year, despite the fact that AYSMITH has all the makings of a they have lost their star pitcher,

first class back. He is sturdily Southpaw Pewee Chang, who is now built, somewhat lacking in inches, but in Honolulu.

quite fast and a strong kicker.

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After discussion it was decided to allow the Club,-when games played on their ground-a number of tickets, in lieu of their share of the pool, to be distributed among their

members.

HOME FOOTBALL TO START AGAIN

Vivian Churn is taking over mound

His partner Marshall, I believe, has duty with Kitty Bush to receive be- had some experience as a centre half the Club stand be reserved for their It was also agreed that a portion of hind the plate. Eva Churn will most and is also very sound. Their chief members until 15 minutes before the probably be at first base, June Hall strength, however, lies in the half start of a game.... at second with Gladys Hutchison at back line which is very strong. Flem- third and Patsy Kotwall at shortstop ing a very strong tackler and resolute to complete a much improved infield. defender is fast becoming a class right. In the outfield there, will be Bea-half after a spell at inside forward. trice Greaves, Dulce Hall, Elen Hunt, His distribution is accurate and Beatrice Hutchison and Maisie Rels, fully expect to see him in a few re- The Cubs are practicing hard every presentative games later on. day and coach Smith is putting them

London, To-day. through their paces daily with em- player to me, but-from what I have basis will begin in England on Octo- Faulkner, a centre half, is a new Competitive Football on a regional phasis on infield practice and at the seen of him he is good. He seems to beber 21 bat.

very cool and is exceptionally good. 62 clubs have been divided when playing up with the attack. Par-eight sections as follows:-North-east into naby the left half is also fitting in very 11 teams, North west 12 teams East well, having been promoted from the Midlands 11 teams, Western 12 teams, juniors.

Midlands, 8 teams, South West B teams, South "A" and South "B" ten teams each.

I understand that the entry of the Filipino Club in the Ladies League The Bucaneers, have a better know has been withdrawn, Most of their ledge of the game than they did at the players have gone back to the Islands close of last year's campaign and their ¦ and there are not enough left to make fielding has improved a lot since a team. then. Their base; running is still a The composition of Hong Kong little weak but Coach Walker is gra- Ball Club team in the Ladies' section dually improving this department. is not known but I am told that 20 With the hickory the Pirates have players are included in their roster.

DRINK

EWO PILSNER

At the "GRIPPS"

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Clubs which are not participating are Aston Villa, Sunderland, Derby, Exeter, Ipswich and Gateshead. Reuter.

THE forwards seem all right, Hos- sack who is well known as a centre forward now appearing at out- side right. Providing he can get out of running right into offside traps he should be all right. The two inside forwards Gordon and McDonald are INTERNATIONAL BOWLS very crafty, the latter being slightly the better through being faster than Gordon. McKay, outside left, is a weakness at the moment but may im- prove when he is used to conditions and the play of his team mates,

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The following are additional names received. for the International Lawn Bowls competition:

Scotland:-A. M. Holland, England: J. McCutcheon, S. Hodge, T. M. Pile, G. S. Franks am

ONCE more bad weather interfered J. Grant.

with the Army Cricket trial on Wales:-A, A. Lewis, R. S. Rosen Saturday. However, play was possi-and F. J. Jones.

ble up to four o'clock and it was pos

sible to get one or two detalls to aid his forceful batting and if he can get the selection committee. Captain De-set often enough should get a lot of war, R.A.S.C. should quite easily gain runs

his place in the side." He did not, bát, S/Sg the season.

but opened up the bowling. He is fairly fast and senda down a good few loose Balls, but many of his deliveries are almost unplayable having a wick ed kick in from the off.

Considering that this was his firat) effort on the trický Söökunpoo matting wicket he did exceedingly well: Lieut.

of the R.A. impressed with

Gardner, R.A.0.C. stuck at the wickets and was undefeated at the close, but will need a fast scoring partner it he is to be valuable to the side as he sits on the splice and rarely attempts a scoring stroke.

The folijng dù this game was bad. ever before the rain made the ban slippery, and "this" Adriärtment shoul receive a lot more attention.