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topic of conversation in Tocal Army football, circles is the present inexplicable form of Mid dlesex Regiment.

On Saturday, when it seemed A hundred to one on their getting a couple of easy points against St. Josephs who have been showing poor form lately, they were held to a two- all draw. Of course the quickness of their opponents in getting off the mark and scoring two early goals might have affected their play to certain extent, but I am of the opinion that Saturday's result was more bad luck than anything else as there is no doubt that Middlesex played good football and were the better side by far.

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The 'Dichards' are a great sporting regiment and the faith those in char- ge have in their players is amply shown by the fact that every player at present in the first eleven has been recommended for a game in the forthcoming Army trials.

WHETHER Medicals' team have gone quite to pieces or not I am unable to say but it is rather astonish- ing that a team, formerly third or fourth in the League, has 12 goals scored against them in fortnight. Until last Saturday Signals had only won only one match and their chances did not look too rosy against the Doctors, but they not only

won but rubbed it in to the extent of six goals. If this were England there would pro- bably be some talk of the gland treatment!

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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 5, 1939

ARMY SPORTLIGHT

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(By "SQUADDY"),

12th R. A. Engineers

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occasions previously, and W this win might do them a lot of good.

The senior Engineers' eleven went down badly to Signals, I say, badly because although there, wás, only one goal scored, against them,. they missed two penalties. Saw, their pivot, and one or two other players are on the

during, when, opposed to Electric, they were ANOTHER surprise result

the week-end was. the defeat of defeated by the only goal scored. The Service Corps by 24 Battery. I was Gunners were once more well served not exactly surprised by the result, by Winstanley who will be very un-injured list and a different tale may however, as R.A.S.C. have not been lucky if he does not get a game or be told when they are fit again, playing good football at all since they two for Army this year. defeated South China a few weeks back, although they had previously scored enough goals to keep them on the winning path.

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AL LTHOUGH beaten, Royal Scots played much improved football against Navy on Sunday. Hossack's return to the forward line made a

Another player in their side who might be given a trial is McCadden, McCadden has between the sticks, one big fault-he trys. to be too stylish at times with the result that some fairly easy shots beat him. If he could cure this fault he would be a grand goalkeeper.

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SEVEN Army players have been

chosen for the Combined Services- hockey side to play the Civilians on December 10, They are Datta Ram,. back, Lieut.. Hook and Sgt. Crowley, half backs, and Partab. Singh, Nerain Singh, Lt. Pritam Nath and Shah was Engineers' Wall, in the forward line. Cpl. Aus→ ·

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lot of difference and added the punch A welcome result

initial success, they defeating tin of the Signals is a reserve.

that was missing the previous week against Eastern. The goalkeeping of Duncan once more showed that he is back at his best. Duncan has what I call a 'big match temperment' and the | harder his side is pressed the better oc- he plays, as was obvious on the casions he played for Army last sea- son.

KUMAONS again did well this week, although on the losing side, and were a trifle unfortunate, 5th A.A, R.A. having all the luck of the game to win by the odd goal in three.

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The senior 5th A.A. side made an early exit from the Junior shield,

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Last year there were 12 entries for the singles and nine for the doubles; this year 11 have entered for the singles and 12 for the doubles.

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Unless there is a dark horse, the singles title is likely to rest between. Mrs. Chiu Chun-chiu, Miss Madge:: Griffiths and Mrs. Enid Litton,

The latter was once rated the best

as.

player locally but does not play much now

as of old. Consequently/ Mrs. Chiu and Miss Griffiths appear the safest bets. Both, play similar. types of games and any forecast of a possible final between these two-they appear to be drawn in different halves. -is most difficult.

Of the others Miss Reeve, daughter of Brigadier Reeve, is said to have improved a good deal, while Mrs. Smeby, of K. C. C., the possessor of an accurate forehand drive, who is developing her game from day to day, might cause an upset or two.

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THE doubles appears to rest between three pairs-Mrs. C. H. R. Hyde and Miss E. Litton; Mrs. L. R. An- drewes and Miss Ann Tylor; and Miss M. Griffiths and Mrs. Chiu.. Winners last year were Mrs. Chiu and Mrs. Williams. Miss Griffiths is an. infinitely steadier player than Mrs.. Williams, with all due respect to the latter, and I cannot see any other pair breaking up their game.

Mrs. Lade, wife of a naval officer,. a recent arrival, is reputed to be fairly good and her partnership with Mrs. Churchill should be worth watching.. There should be some keen games and the tournament should be a great

success.

TAGGART CUP GOLF DRAW

Following are the results of the Taggart Cup golf draws:

First round.-Mrs. Selby v. Mrs. Woodward.

Byes into the second round.-Mrs. - Overy v. Mrs. Margrett; Mrs. Smalley v. Mrs. Meredith; Mrs. Dennis V.. Mrs. R. C. Stewart; Mrs. Mackenzie' v. Mrs. Edward; Mrs. Rose v. Mrs Sherry; Mrs. Valentine v. Mrs, Gold, man; Mrs. Clark v. Mrs. Maitland;: Mrs. Guinness v. winner of first round; Mrs. Gerondal v. Mrs. Prophet;: Mrs. Durran v. Mrs. Park; Mrs. D. S. Stewart v. Mrs. Brown; Mrs. Blair v. Mrs. Roberts; Mrs. Hunter v. Mrs. Greaves; Mrs. Walker v. Mrs. Mit- chell; Miss v. Glendinning v. Mrs.. Collis; Mrs, Hillier v. Mrs. Lambert,

First and second rounds to be play-- ed by January 2, 1940; third rounds by January 19; fourth round by February 6; fifth round by February

20.

Final to be arranged.

COMPETITION RESULTS Following are the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club's November competition! results:

L. G. U. Medal round, November 14--Silver Division, Old Course Mrs. Redmond 92 (15) 77; Bronze Division, New Course, Mrs. Sherry 95 (32) 63.

L. GU. Medal round, November 21 Silver Division, Old Course, Mrs. Hillier 94 (11) 83; Bronze Division... New Course, Mrs. Collis:82 -(20) 72,-

Medal Pool, Old Course, Fanling, November 1-80-Mrs. Meredith 85 (10)75.

Captain's Cup Old Course, Fanling. -Mrs, Newbiggin (89⋅ (18)-71.