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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 14, 1025

RUGBY A.A. GUNNERS BEAT SAPPERS

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able, but it is understood Stevens, the full-back, will be available and it is hoped Carter will be fit again. Navy could also call on Bennett, an oxcellent hooker, Swailes and Wright of Kai Tak if they desired.

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Navy Selections

Lieutenant Charles.

The following have been selected to represent Army v Navy at Sookunpoo on Saturday, Kick Off 4.00 p.m.

L/Cpl. Picton (R.E.), Sappr. Artingstall (RE). L/Cpl. Walte (RE) Sorgt. Lang (R.A.Q.C.), Licut. Skipwith (8th II.R.A.); Clout. Hook (8th H.R.A.). Lleut. May (D.L.I.); L/Bdr. Evens (5th A.A.R.A.), Corpi, Sutherland (R.S.), Lieut. Hewitt (Max. R.); L/Bdr. Whitehead (5th A.A.R.A.), Plc. Berry. (Mdx. R.): Capt. Duke (RS.), Lieut. Cuthbertson (R.9.), Lieut. Pinkerton

(R.S.).

Reserves: Bomdr. Marsh (8th H.R.A.), L/Cpl. Boe (R.S.), L/Cpl. Smith (Seaforths), Corp. Brinkley (RE.), and Sergt. Page (5th_A.A.R.A.).

LTHOUGH their inside right, Bach an Singh, was ordered off the field to- wards the end of the first half, for dangerous play, and they were short one player throughout the second period, 6th A.A. Regiment R.A., were still able to beat Royal Engineers' yesterday afternoon at Sookunpoo in a friendly hockey match by the odd goal in three, after leading by two clear goals at the interval.

The winning team was much stron- ger, being faster than their opponents, who, despite hard work, were always kept on the defensive in the first period.

Indar Singh, the centre-forward, who was the most dangerous player for the winners, scored two goals in quick succession in the middle of first half; the first on his own and the other from a centre by Bachen Singh.

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The Navy team will be selected from to following-Pay Lieutenant Sted vens, Lieutenant Bax; Telegraphist. Bowden, Telegraphist Paul, Midship- man Nicoll, Sub Lieutenant Kennedy; Lieutenant Commander Clark, Lieu- tenant Carter, Süb Lieutenant Plugge,

On resumption, Engineers Improved Leading Writer Ferris; Leading Writ Players are requested to be on the and launched many determined attacks Barlow, Lieutenant (E) Brown, L. ground by 3.45 p.m. Kit will be pro-but fine co-operation by the winning 8. A. Palmer, Flight Lieutenant Tay-vided less boots, Hon. Sec., will be in-backs, kept them out. for, Petty Officer Smart, Chief Writer formed by return of anyone unable to King, Lieutenant Bayley and Payplay.

TAYLOR'S GOAL,

losers, registered their only goal near the end from a centre from L/Cpl. Singleton; inside right.

Sardara Singh, right - winger, and Raper, in the pivotal position, werɔ prominent for the winners, while G.. Taylor and Spr. Moore, left back, did well for the losers.

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5th A.A. Rgt., R.A.:Bratdick; Ballsbury and Winstanley; Meek, Raper and Karm

Sith: Bardara Singh, Bachan Singh, Indar Singh, Gian Singh and Farrington.

Royal Engineers":-Cpl, Fishlock; L/Cpl. Bridle and Spr. Moore: Spr. Martin, Spr. T. Taylor and Cpl. D. Taylor: Spr/Griit, L/Cpl. Singleton. Spr. Marriot, L/Cpl. G.

Cpl. T. Taylor, left half for the Taylor and Spr. McInnarney,

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