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HONG KONG Fockey Club's first try-out of the season, at King's Park yesterday, must have provided little information to G. E. R. Divett, the captain. There ber of newcomers playing, and in several instances they did very wellj but, until the majority of those who took part get into some semblance of form physically, any effort to pick a side on displays on the fleld, is going to be most unsatisfactory.

Yesterday, nothing like the adver- tised teams lined up, and frankly, it was difficult to pick out individuals. Probably the best d'splay given by a newcomer was Pennington's effort at full back.

I understand Pennington is from the R‚Å‚F. and that being the don't know what his position with regard to Club hockey.

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efforts, they would be candidates for. nny world, Olympic teamle

Sydney Fowler did not have a great deal to do but whên” in possession his was dangerous. He showed all old speed and aggression and gave promise of a better senson than his- evidence of being a centre-half for Whites. As wine im- Last. Edgar Reed was sound event he gave

and man. Quick with really useful

his proves with age, so does Reed. His Norman Whitley efficient, I cannot tackling, intelligent with his clearing, form yesterday must rank with the place their performances higher than he was easily the outstanding full-best he has ever shown in the Co- that. back on view.

lony. His stickwork, as ever, was. There can be little, doubt after yes- uncanny and his constructional work terday regarding the custodian's berth a treat to watch.

Benwell, in all respects gave a fault I cannot say that very many of less display, dealing with hard drives, last year's Club team impressed very slow trickly balls and flicks with much. Divett worked hard, as he al-equal facility.

K. A. Bidmead gave quite useful performance on the left wing, show ing a fair turn of speed, while inside- left for Colours, proved very fast, tricky and revealed a good shot in front of goal.

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above anyone else In any was the inimitable Willie

ways dots. In this category also Of other Club stalwarts of yester- come R. A. Bates and J. E. Potter; year, Victor Bond- did not appear shoulders but if the amount of energy they too confident but H. J. D. Lowe show- view expended approximated in the smal-ed that he has lost little of his old Reed, at lest degree to the effect of their skill

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