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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 9, 1940.

HONGKONG INTERPORT

RUGBY

TRIUMPH

TONGE-MOSS Beat Shanghai By 8 Points To 6

WEDDING AT ST.ANDREW'S

A wedding of considerable interest in sporting circles took place at St. Andrew's Church yesterday when Kathleen Eleanor Tonge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Tonge of Ruchill, Glasgow, became the bride of George Charles Moss, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Moss of Hong Kong. Rev. J. R. Higgs officiated and was assisted by Mr. Rupert Baldwin at the organ. The bride, who made a pretty pic- ture in white lace with fine tulle vell

CESSFORD HURT:

VERY HEAVY GROUND:

FIRST HALF ADVANTAGE 14 CLUB “A”

PAVES WAY FOR WIN

Shanghai, to-day.-Hong Kong broke their sequence attached by gardenias and carrying of alternate Rugby wins on Shanghai soil when they beat

white roses and cosmos, entered the

Tillery and Miss Vickey Moss, young-

looked very attractive in powder blue taffeta with coatees and muffs of

BEAT 8TH HEAVY REGT.

(By "SCRUM-HALF")

ing with only 14. Club "A" beat 8th Heavy

Starting the game with 12 men and finish-

Regiment, Royal Artillery, by a goal and a penalty goal (8 points) to nil in their Rugby

Club forwards played a bustling game,

church on the arm of Mr. V. H. Free-Shanghai by a goal and a try (8 points) to two tries (6 man, and was attended by Miss Maisie points) yesterday in brilliant sunshine but on an unusually est sister of the bridegroom, who heavy ground. Hong Kong led 3-0 at the interval.

Hong Kong, playing without Cessford in the second match at the Valley on Wednesday. half-he injured his knee-fully deserved their success, de- Heaaman, Dunnett, McCrea and Stoker be lighting with numerous threequarter movements and briling prominent, while Austin, normally liant individual play. They enjoyed an almost undisputed territorial advantage in the first half, during which Bidwell, Cessford, Bosanquet, Walkden and Henderson were the most prominent.

white fur cloth. Master Billie Stoker, nephew of the bridegroom, made a

very pleasing page in white satin blouse and blue velvet breeches.

duties of best man.

Mr. Walter Brown performed the Mrs. Moss, the bride's mother, wore a royal blue taffeta dress with hat to

match.

Following the church ceremony a large number of friends attended the reception held at China Light and Power Recreation Club, where the Dance Band of Royal Scots, by kind permission, was in attendance.

The bride looked charming in her going-away dress, which was of navy blue crepe silk with accessories to match. The honeymoon is being spent at Stanley.

The former Miss Tonge played hockey for “Y” Ladies several seasons ago, being a member of their Caer Clark Cup championship team, while

PACK OUTPLAYED

They were

A different tale is to be told of the 1 Colony pack, however. entirely overshadowed, Shanghai's front row almost invariably securing the ball from the tight scrums, while the home forwards were much wider awake in the loose and in the lincouts.

After being outplayed in the open- Mr. Moss plays football for Police anding half Shanghai, who lasted the has played with distinction in goal for gruelling game much better than their Y.M.C.A.

opponents, rallied gallantly and Hong Kong, except for spasmodic raids, were penned in their own half for long periods on end and only fumbled passes saved their line on several oc- caslons. As it was, if the Shanghai full-back, Dickson, had not missed an easy penalty kick early in the second half Shanghai would have won.

GOLF STARTING TIMES

Following are Royal Hong Kong Golf Club starting times for Fanling on Sunday:-

OLD COURSE

9.30

9.16 a.m. J. A. D. Morrison, K. S. Morrison.

S. H. Dodwell, Brig. McLeod. G. G. Altkenhead, M. G. Car ruthers.

Capt. Thursby, F. A. Redmond.

A. H. Penn, A. C. I. Bowker.

L. R. Andrewes, Surg. Cdr. Nicholson,

H. J, Armstrong, A. V. Greaves.

G. C. Worrall, W. Hewitt.

J. K. Bousfield, H. L. Schultz,

M. Pollock, R. Sanger.

R. J. K. Walker, H. W. Beisley.

J. M. Pearson, G, S. Brown.

S. Crawford, A. M. Kirby.

9.24

9.28

9.32

+

9.30

"

9.40

9.44

G. M. Park, J. W. Mayhew,

0.48

9.52

14

0.58

10.00

H

10.04

10.08

10.12

P. E. Annis, R. C. Gairdner,

10.16

10.20

10.24

10.28

H. J. D. Lowe, J. Linaker.

10.32

W. A. Stewart, T. Low.

10.36

C. C. Black, P. Morrison,

10.40

F. Groves, J. Stenersen.

10.44

**

10.48

10.02.

*

11.00

18.56

K. S. Robertson, C. W. E. Bishop. G. T. Harrington, A. M. Mack.

1. P. Tamworth, A. E, Lissaman.

H. Overy, W. J. E. Mackenzie.

W. G. Robertson, R. K. Valentine.

J. R. Collis, V. R. Gordon,

A. Sommerfelt, W. M. Barton.

THOMSON CUTS THROUGH Shanghai started well and Hong Kong were soon on the defensive, but the first noteworthy movement came from the visitors, Thomson breaking through and penetrating far

into

Shanghai territory before he was brought down. This put the Colony side on their mettle and for practical- ly the remainder of the first half they were on the offensive.

his

From the subsequent line-out Hong Kong secured possession and the ball went right along the threequarter line to Bidwell, who made ground before cross-kicking into the hands of own forwards. Another pretty bout of passing between these forwards eventually resulted in REDMAN going over between the posts without being challenged. Henderson easily convert- ed and Hong Kong led 8-0.

Shanghai then secured two uncon- verted tries, through Dickinson, scrum-half, and Reynolds, forward. The Colony players were now show- ing signs of distress on the very heavy ground, and had Dickson kicked a pen- alty goal from a comparatively easy position Shanghai would have won.- Reuter.

TWO ASSUMPTIONS

A

forward, was very sound at centre three-

quarter and later on the wing. He tackled ston and went down on the ball in the ap- proved manner when it was necessary. Its

decisively, ran straight when in posses-

a pity he makes such rare appearances. Wright-Nooth, usually a wing forward, was very useful AS A wing-threequarter and would be even better if he ran straight. Lavalle had two nice runs to his credit, and is gradually realising that he has all that is required for an attacking threequarter. Morgan appears to have found his position at last. He always had the better of Keble at scrum-half, and his passing will Improve with practice. Smith did not have the best service to deal with, but he was disappoint-

ng at fly-half.

The Gunner forwards always tended to be offside due to unusually slow recovery. Paine and McCarthy were the pick of an Indifferent pack. Richards, Army wing. once he had a clear path to the line when threequarter, had few chances at fly-half.

he kicked ahead, but his second klek was too hurried and the ball went into touch. Marsh again failed to use his speed to ad- vantage and again gave away valuable ground by running back towards his own ine in an endeavour to evade oncoming forwards, Lomax gave 2 better showing than he has done for sometime, but he was too closely watched by Lavalle to be dan-

erous.

After Marsh had falled to kiek a penalty goal Austin broke through in a determined burst and sent Dunnett over near the posts For McCrea to convert. After the interval McCrea kicked.a. very fine penalty-goal from -- almost on the touch line.

The game was handled excellently by 5. 3. Davis, who was making his first appear- ance locally after. having played. In In

and "reffed" many games at Home.

(By "SCRUM-HALP") There are two important omissions Reuter's account. Firstly, the teams, and it must therefore be assumed that the fol lowing played:

Hong Kong. R. Henderson; H. D. Bid. well, J. Hutchison, J. C. Charter and D. I Bosanquet: F. A. Cessford and J. M. Thom- son: A. F. Walkden (captain), K. W, Salter P. F. Wanklyn; B Hynca, C. F. Needham G. B. Godfrey, A. J. G. Taylor and J. Redman.

Shanghai-W. N. Dickson; J. W. M. Mar-

Hong Kong first came near scoring when Bidwell cut through and cover-tin, A. P. D. Kennedy, S. M. Thornley and ed 30 yards before being grassed by Dickson.

Ten minutes later, after almost con- tinuous pressure, Hong Kong opened the scoring when BOSANQUET, who displayed a remarkable turn of speed, went over in the corner. Henderson made a praleeworthy attempt to kick a goal from a very difficult position and being further handicapped by the very heavy ball.

Just before half time Cessford, who had worked very hard, injured his J. B. Mackle, Surg. Lt. McDonald. | knee and was assisted off the field.

NEW COURSE 9.30a.m. Comdr. & Mrs. Hole. *0.20

་་

A. J. Dennis, Mrs. Hillier,

10.32 ... W. 8. Hillier. Mrs. Dennis.. .0.40 ...

R. Young, G. W. Behrman. (Continued at Foot of Next Col.)

OCEAN Golfer's Policy

5. J. Ward; I. F. Aucott and J. R. Dickin son: R. A. O, Mayne, R. U. Reynolds, A. Gammie: W. D. Pearson (captain), J. D P. B. Tay. Sayle: G. H. Reynolds, 9. A. Wallace and

Secondly, who replaced Cessford when he was off? Charter appears to be the answer. with Needham or Godfrey filling Charter's place in the threequarter line.

the

poor weather

I was convinced Hong Kong would win when they left for the North, but I mus say I was a little worried when I heard of conditions prevailing. Club have never lasted the full period and going to be taxed even more than previous-

on a heavy ground their resources

were

ly. Their win is indeed a meritorious one. and all I can now say is that if we had been able to send D. H. Stewart. R E.

leasman, E. D. Bompas. A. M. Kennedy and J. F. Burford we would have massacred Shanghai.

Club "A"-Roscoe; Wright-Nooth, Austin, Lavalle and Leigh; Smith and Morgan, Heasman, McCrea, Stoker; Benni, King, Beattle and Dunnett,

8th Heavy Regt.-Foster: Marsh, McDer mott. Lomax and Freer; Richards and Keble; Rawlings, Luckett. Turner: Cooke. Paine; McCarthy, Plummer and Bowen.

TOMORROW'S RUGBY

Club "A" team to meet Middlesex Regi- ment at 3 p.m. to-morrow at Boundary 3treet, Kowloon, is as follows: Thompson: A. N. Other, A. N. Other. Morgan and Hop- ins; Carruthers and Tresidder; Kennedy, McCrea, Heasman; Bompas. Dr. Hackett: Richardson, Carey and Leigh.

Hackett is reputed to be a very useful for ward, and his first appearance for Club will be watched with interest.

Following this game Police

Navy at 4.18 p.m.

will meet Following will represent Police: Taylor; Reynolds, Fay, Wilson and Jackson; Leslie SEQUENCE BROKEN *

and Morrison; Wheeler, Cullinan and Searle; Following are the results of matches play-Rose and Innis; Wright-Nooth, Dempsey and

HENDERSON RELIEVES Commencing the second half 3-0 down, Shanghai opened in very prom- ising style, taking the ball to within five yards of Hong Kong's line, fol- lowing their first open threequartered in Shanghai: movement of the match, ́but offside play relieved the situation for the Co- lony, Henderson, who was repeatedly applauded for his fine kicking, finding touch well inside the Shanghai half.

1923-6 Shanghai won 1927-8-Hong Kong won 1920-30—– Shanghat won 1033-3 - Hong Kong won 1934-5 Shanghai won

1936-7 Hong Kong won

· 1939-40–- Hong Kong” won"

16-3

6-3

5-0

16-8

17--11.

14-3 8-6

The complete standings to date are:

Hong Jon Shanghai

Pts. P. W. L. F. AL ‚ 19°7 ́ ̄6, 117..... 83 1367 83 117

· Hong Kong's next game is against (U.S.

P. K. M. Patten, C. J. Lafferty,Marines to-morrow, and it is more than

Public Liability, Breakage of Clubs,

0.44

9. L. Lloyd, C. F. Marshall.

9.48

J. B. Harrison, J. R. Sindlinger.

Burglary, Theft, Fire.

9.52

R. H. Gregory, F. X. Les.

9.58

L. A. B. Duncan, J. F. Richmond.

10.00

G. Thomierson, A. W. Gibson,

10.04

Premium $10.00.

10.12

10.16

3. H. & Mrs. Howell,

10.34

A. M. Kennedy, Lieut. Carter.

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

10.33

10.44

4.

10.69

Major del Court, Major Temple,

„Mrs. Stewart, Mrs, Low.

Mrs. Overy, Mrs./Mackenzie) >

Mrs. Robertson, Mrs, Valentine.

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Riddell.

Wall is still on the injured list and the loss of Luscombe, who injured his knee last Saturday, will be keenly felt, Dempsey, however, makes a welcome reappearance.

Following will represent Navy: Lieutenant Bax: Tel. Bowden, Tel. Paul, Pay Lieuten- ant Stevens and Bubs Lieutenant Kennedy; Lieutenant Carter, and. Lieutenant Comman- der Clark; L.S.A. Palmer, Lieutenant (E) Brown and Ldg. Wir. Barlow; Fl. Lieuten- ant Taylor and Chief Writer King; Ldg. Wir. Ferria. Pay Ideutenant Charles and Mid. Murray Jones, Tyr

Reserves:Mia. ^“O'Riordan, Mid Roe.. likely that they will lose, bearing in mind Ldu. Bir. Ingils and Pay Bub List Bummer. Cessford's Injury, and the" fagt "that" "the Navy have their best available įside on Americans do not play orthodox Burger at view and will do their best to see that. Police forward. The Marines,, however" will, mian | do not sacture a wari-ngulise the ? big” throa the inspiring landership, of Bixler "who has --Police have already. 5. lanka to been tran

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