THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 20, 1940
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SENIOR CRICKET LEAGUE STARTS THIS AFTERNOON University Makes Welcome Return: Meet I.R.C.
GOODWIN'S LEG INJURY RECURS
SOCCER
RANDOM JOTTINGS
(By "REFEREE")
(By “ADREM”)
SOCCER
LITTLE OF INTEREST IN PROGRAMME
(By "REFEREE") WITH THE Junior Division of the Cricket League hav-
Several shield games feature this By far the outstanding feat in the
but soccer programme week-end soccer programme was the ing been in operation for a fortnight, Senior Division starts afternoon's
there are no games of great interest in deserved victory of Royal Scots over
this afternoon with a programme of three matches. South China "A" in First Division, at
This afternoon will mark the first C.C.C. 2nd XI-B. R. Iranee (Capt.). N. any division of the League.
St. Joseph's meet South China "B" in the Broadbridge, A. H. Esmail, A. B. Hamson,
and Caroline HIII.
in First
Senior Shield Second Round of the A. Hung, C. W. Lam, J. W. Leonard, T. True, the Scots only won by a pen-appearance of University alty goal but the greatest credit must Division since their withdrawal some Lock, A. M. Omar, W. K. Way and J. L. though they are fielding a strong side will have to be at their best to beat the Chinese recalled that Youngsaye. Scorer W. E. Broadbridge. go to their defence, which played years ago. It will be
Recreio 2nd XI-A, M. Prata (Capt.), H. who are also at full strength. well and made
usually clever they applied for promotion at the be-M. Xavier, H. A. Barros, A, E, Noronha, Chinese forwards look very ordinary. ginning of the season but their appli-3. Soares, J. E. Noronha, M. Remedies, R. ported by his brother and these two should
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Lau Tau-man, who returned to the team. after a long absence was not impressive and missed numerous scoring opportunities, while Fung King-cheong did not have many .opportunities of indulging in his usual play.
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Tam Kwan-kon, seems to have lost most of his last year's form and was not so con- fident in his handling. He has not had much time to practice this season.
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cation was refused.
The subsequent withdrawal of Navy, how- ever, gave them their chance and they have taken over the fixture's which were to have been Navy's.
They are not likely to beat I.R.C. to-day. however, as the latter have been in great form recently. Nevertheless they should give a good account of themselves.
GOODWIN OUT
Other two games should both be interest- ing. K.C.C. entertain their old rivals, Crai- of gengower C.C. and with the inclusion Frank Goodwin in the attack to assist R.E. Lee and Lloyd, they would have had an ex-
I hear that an officer must be present a any football games in which one of the Army units is playing. This is no doubt the resultcellent chance of winning. Goodwin, how- of the numerous cases of sending players, and in the hope that the players will behave better with someone in authority present.
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This example could also be followed by the non-Army teams. A word of advice uttered at the right moment may do much. to prevent the unpleasantness players sent off the field.
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of having
have received The selection committee several setbacks in that a number of players chosen for the Shanghal Interport game are not able to obtain the necessary leave. It is understood that Hossack will not available. while Fowler, the right winger, cannot ob-
tain leave.
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In addition to this Jorge has declined the Association's Invitation, while Sheehan is still suffering from a strained back and has not been seen on the football field for some time.
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---D. Kossick, the First Division referee, has returned from leave and will be officiating" in the near future.
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Eastern lost two very valuable points against 30th Royal Artillery at Stanley on Saturday and this defeat will probably cost them the sectional championship as South China are now in a very favourable position.
the "B" Another upset was caused in section when Kwong Wah narrowly defeated This defeat may Engineers, the leaders. prove very expensive to the Sappers as the Royal Scots, who have several games in the race. hand, may overtake them in Moxham, the Interport goalkeeper, was be- tween the sticks for the Sappers and had no .chance with the goals which beat him.
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24th R.A. inflicted on South China their greatest defeat this season when they won by four clear goals. The Gunners are hot on the trial for the Championship and main- taining the same form, should have little difficulty. Their greatest obstacle will prob- ably be International who are now their closest rivals,
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A committee member of South China who -witnessed the game said that 24th R.A. teams. would beat many Second Division This week the Gunners meet Kowloon in the First Round replay of the Junior Shield.
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No word has been received from the Sin- gapore Football Association and it has now been decided to drop the proposal owing to the short time left and the fact that Saigon may be coming here,
NEW HOCKEY TEAM
ever, following net practice on Thursday evening, when he bowled extraordinarily well, had a recurrence of his old leg injury and will be unable to play. His place will be filled by J. R. Luke,
Craigengower are at full strength and are not likely to be beaten outright. A draw appears to be the likellest results.
Recreto, the Champlons, travel to Soo- kunpoo to meet Army. It is possible that the matting wicket may affect the bowling of H, L. Ozorio, their most prolific wicket- taker, in which event, If Army can master E. L. Gosano, there might be an upset.
Nevertheless, the Army batting does not look solid enough to make many against a fine bowling and fielding side, such as is the Champions, and Recreio should get away to a flying start.
JUNIOR DIVISION
runa
M. Silva. A. J. M. Prata, G. A. Guterres and F. H. Carvalho.
H.K.C.C. 2nd XI-E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.), H. J. Armstrong, C. W. E. Bishop. N. D. Booker, G. P. Charlton, G. E. R. Divett. A. T. Dow, H. J. D. Lowe, D. O, Parsons, R. S. W. Paterson and D. S. Robb.
TO-DAY'S RUGBY
Army, strengthened by the inclusion of Paul, of Navy but without the ser- vices of Ridsdale, Duke, Boe and Lang, will meet the probable Club Interport fifteen at Sookunpoo this afternoon, commencing at 4 p.m., while at 2.45 p.m. Club "A" will be pitted against Police on the same ground.
D. H.
A. V. Gosano will lead the attack sup-
give the Chinese moments.
defence some anxious
C. F. Remedios, who has played several League games this season, will be seen al right back for the Saints.
At Boundary Street, Kowloon, weakened by the absence of Ulrich and probably Jorge, meet Police, and in spite of these absentees, should collect both points.
In the Junior Shield, Kowloon and 24th R.A. meet in the replay of the First Round, while at Caroline Hill Electric meet South China in the same competition.
In the first game Electric lost by 8 goals to `i but the game was ordered to be re played as South China had, through a mis- understanding, played two ineligible players. Engineers meet Eastern in the Second Round of the competition on the Club ground and the Sappers are expected to reach the Semi-Final.
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Following are the teams: Interport XV:-J, R, Henderson; Stewart, J. Hutchison, H. D. Bidwell and Richards (8th H.R.A.), L/Cpl. Waite (R.E.), and Sappr. Artingstall H. van Leeuwen; J, C. Charter and J. M. Tel. Paul (Navy)
(R.E.); Capt. Hook (R.A.) and L/Cpl. Foley Thomson; A. F. Walkden (Captain), K. W. (RE.); Deut. Hewitt (Mdx. R.), Corp!. Salter, R. E. Heasman; B. Hynes, C. F.
Sutherland (R.S.), Pie. Berry (Mdx. R.); Needham; G. B. Godfrey, A. J. G. Taylor L/Bdr. Evans (5th A.A.R.A.); Sergt. Page
Lieut. (5th A.A.R.A.);
Pinkerton (R.S.), and J. Redman.
Corp. Brinkley (R.E.) and Lieut. Cuthbert- son (R.S.).
Marsh (8th H.R.A.) and Corpi, Sheldrake (R.E.);
POLICE:-Taylor: Reynolds, Wilson, Fay and Jackson; Leslie and Morrison; Wheeler, Searle, Cullinan, Tanis. Luscombe; Wright-- 'Nooth. Dempsey and Riddell.
"A" XV:-H. F. Hopkins; F. M. Thomp son, D. Hynes, M. G. Carruthers and D, B. Nelson; T. O. Morgan and R. Rutherford: W. Stoker, R. G. Castleton (Captain), C. M.
In Junior Division, the Champions, K.C.C.. chances against will be able to take no C.C.C., who scored a fine win over Army last week. The strong batting of K.C.C.. however, and their varied attack, shouldStark; E. A. Bompas, E. W. Stout: A. G. carry them through
Other matches should result in wins for. Police and Recreio.
I. R. C. Army
FIRST DIVISION League
H. K. U.
V
Recreio
K. C. C.
H. K. C. C.
V C. C. C.
C. C. C. P. R. C. Recreio
C. S. C. C.
Friendly
V C. S. C. C.
SECOND DIVISION
League
V K. C. C.
V
Army
V H. K. U.
Friendly
V H. K. C. C.
SOME TEAMS Seniors
H.K.C.C. 1st XI-T. A. Pearce (Capt.), G. Aitkenhead, D. de S. Carey, D. G. Day. A. H. Finnie. M. F. L. Haymes, H. Owen Hughes, J. L. Ilsley, G. S. Lovett, A. K. Mackenzie, J. L. C. Pearce.
Army "A"-Capt. C. E, Godby (Captain), Major W. G. Harvey, Major A. V. Petri. Lieut. P. J. T. Skipwith, Sgt. Denyer, Sgt. Carpenter, Cpl. Webb, Cpl. Murphy, L/Cpl. Young. Spr. Rateliffe and Pte. Hatfield.
K.C.C. fat XI-E. C. Fincher, E. F. Fin- cher, D. J. N. Anderson, R. E. Lee, N, A; E. Mackay, N. D. Lloyd, D, Hurig, W. L. Rapley, A. Zimmern, T. A. Madar and J. R. Luke.
C.C.C. tat XI-E: Zimmern (Capt.), P. J. Billimoria, A, J, Hulse, A., K. Ismail, A. T. Lee, E. A. Lee, H. P. Lim, W. Hong Sling, G. Souza, G, Winch and F. R. Zimmern. Scorer H. W. Randall,'« Umpire G. Ladd.
Recreio 1st XI-A, M. Rodrigues (Capt.), E. L. Gosano, P. M.-R. da Silva, Jr., W., A. Reed, L. G. Gosano, H. L. Ozorio, G. N. Gorano, A P. Pereira; J. M. Gosano, E. M.
Juniors
A new hockey team, comprised mostly. Soares and N. A. Beltrao. of players from Radio and Postal Sports Club and Kowloon Indian Tennis Club, under the name of Khalsa Hockey Club, has been formed.
They will play at King's Park this after- noon in a friendly match with YM.C.A. first eleven.
The following is the team: 14
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Army "Capt. J. F. Lawrence (Cap tain), Brigadier 7. Macleod, Major J. E. Swyer, CapTA: B. Whatman, Lieuk A. W. Peal, Lieut. C. M. M. Man, Heut. J. E. Ridsdale, Lieut. BA. Targus, Q.M.8. Pat terson, S/Sgt. Gardner and Pia, BoboockA 24
Pol
E. Carty, W.-L.
Makban – Singh (KIT.C.); Karnail- Bingh | Loug (KIT.C.) and Joginder Singh (Radio Mohinder Singh":" (HLTCI)
CIT.C.) and Glarday
Dalziel, J. S. Dunnett and R. Leigh,”
ARMY:-L/Cpl. Picton (B.E.); L/Bdr.
Bol
Reserves:-Bomdr.
BOLS
LIQUEURS are still SUPREME
SOLE AGENTS.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LT
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