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VOLUNTEER BOWLS
THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 18, 1940.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNNERS WIN "CHINA MAIL" CUP Unexpected Victory Over Army Service Corps Team Wind-Up Of Most GOSANO
Successful FAMILY
Tournament
CONTRARY TO GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FIFTH ANTI-AIRCRAFT BATTERY BEAT ARMY SERVICE CORPS "A" IN THE FINAL OF THE VOL- UNTEER INTER-UNIT LAWN BOWLS COMPETI- TION AT KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB YESTERDAY, AND THUS BECAME THE FIRST HOLDERS OF "THE CHINA MAIL" CHALLENGE CUP.
SHINE
Impressions
From Saturday's Rugger Games
By "Scrum-Half”
The Gosano family were very prominent for the Volunteers in their friendly cricket match at Happy Valley yesterday againct and Craigengower Cricket Club their efforts were mainly respon sible for the Volunteers' win.
G. N. Gosano played a polished the innings of 57 reired when
to be visitors appeared likely skittled cut for less than 100, On Saturday they gave Cluo a If this is so, he and Hook (also of Gunners) should combine Anderson lending good support terrible beading, and they were the with a hard-hit 49, which includ-worth every one of their 20 points, very nicely.
Marsh has improved his tack- cd 22 in one over of Mitchell's. | Club scored three, and they were
ling and is fast becoming a first Left-handed L. G. Gusano, back- | lucky to break their clack,
for Ford's brillian hooking has class winger, but Coombes is a
He is extremely world ut difference problem. his made 22. Prior to his last over
Army, and
they have gerous to both sides-to his own figures were 7 for 10 but Mildred to
must be their strongest side by his fits of selfishness and
in OWCR (UV.8.01
years. WO, to his opponents as the result of giving bowled positions
trouble,
his deceptive run and a very keen
Army, providing they are not depleted by transfers or injuries, appear almost certain. to win the Quadrangular Rugby Tournament.
Composed entirely of members of the Taikoo Club Second Division League team, the Anti-Aircrafted by good catching, took 8 gunners have done extremely well, having beaten some of the strongest combinations in the Colony- and they are to be notably No. 6 Company "A"
heartily congratulated on their success.
In ideal weather and under [ perfect conditions, the match was watched by a large crowd, which included Col. H. E. Rose. Com- mandant of the Corps, who pre- sented the cup and souvenirs to the winning team after the game, and officials of Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association and Kowloon Bowling Green Club.
38 Rinks Took Part-
Before asking the Commandant
then hooked him for three tous what
Hulse
R
are
test
dan-
tal Army back movements were on held up at the source on Saturday when Coombes was grassed in possession.
before he succumbed.
Billimoria and magn'flectly for Craigengower ; however. The full-back position eye for an opening. Many poten- but atrocious catching let them and that of scrum-half, Clague was given no down bad'y. Most succc. s ul Eats- man was A. J. Hulse but Nor-Saturday. but the little he had to ran Broadbridge played a valu-do gave reason to believe that he able defeneliu Tudium-
can be improved on-Club's lucky
Army have upset Club by their try was due to his bungling. Army punt ahead tactics. On Saturday have tried several players there they caught the Club backs on the 3 Moxham, Otway, Ford and Berry wrong foot time and again, while himself Richards distinguished -and are not yet satisfied.
Macdonald seems to be the most with some really clever bits of promising, though he would be dribbling, cross-kicking to advan- 0 out of position. He is fast, safe tage with supreme confidence.
his 57 in his handling and fair in
VOLUNTEERS
18.
D.
O. Parsons, c Hulse, Billimoria
b
L. G. Gosano, c Hong Sling, b
Billimoria
F. R. Zimmern, c Broadbridge,
b Hulse
23
Berry was missed at forward,
5, tackling, On Saturday he was and with his inclusion the Army
the outstanding back on the field, and with Hook to come back into
49 the side, the experiment might be
worth while,
1
20
5
A.S.C. Draw First Blood
to present the trophy and sou-¡ The
venirs to the winners, Capt. A. W. G. N. Gosano, retired favourites A.S.C. "A"--
Bowling drew first blood.
con- Brown, Chairman of the Volun-L. T. Ride. b Billimoria fidently they scored at the first tcers Bowls Committee, said that N. A. E. Mackay, b Billimoria c. Billie three heads, when
they chalked 38 rinks entered the tournament, D. J. N. Anderson,
moria, b Ismail up 1 1 3 to lead 5-0. The Anti- which represented over 152 play- Aircraft gunners
then recovered ers, including substitutes, and ex-N. D. Booker, not out
A. Zimmeru.. not out rinks somewhat, but until the 12th. head pressed the hope that 83
Extras (B4, LBI) A.S.C. were always the
would enter for the 1941 competi- better! team. A three at the 13 h, head lion.
Total (for 7 wkts, dec.) 17 started the Gunners' recovery, and
He paid a warm tribute to the
D. G. Day and R. S. Gill did not further three two heads later, hard work put in by Sgt. Meyer,
Bowling Analysis. placed them on legel terms. There and was pleased to report that the after they improved consistently tournament had proved an un-
Hulse. a five at the 19th head. qualified success, mainly due to
Billimoria which gave them four-shot lead, the cooperation of the
A. K. Ismail placed them in a winning position clubs in allowing their greens to and they did not relinquish it, be used for these games,
The contribution from the Tour- Mitchell Cullen and Melrose, the leads,
"South China Way- were not at their best but Main, nament to the and Hyde were both in magii- Morning Post" War Fund had been Ramchand scent form, and sent up
$190 (38 teams at $5 each) and some splendid woods. Keown complete- $50, which was collected during E. Zimmern, e ly outbowled Meyer, who was off yesterday's Final.
and
form,
various
bat.
Not Above Average
pack is unlikely to be bettered by Selectors or opponents.
re-
Bowden's Return Bowden made a welcome turn to the Navy team, substitut- Wedderburn was given an easying for McGill. He has had a time by the Club wing-forwards shoulder injury, but he showed no on Saturday, but he never at any signs of it on Saturday, giving an time impressed as a scrum-half excellent dispiny. ·
| above the average, He is certainly Paul has gone. off this season no better than Foley, who is ex- and is inclined to be selish. What's tremely dangerous five yards from gone wrong with his kicking" the opposing line.
Watson has always been, recognis-
Not having had much opportun-led as the best place-kicker Club ity of seeing Army units in action, have had for some time, but Paui I am unable to offer any real con-no was acknowledged at one time On Saturday crete suggestion, but I have been to be his cqual
penalty fold that the Gunners' scrum-half, Watson turned down a Dobbinson, is as promising as any, kick from the touch line, and so
did Paul!
M. R. 0 55
W.
1:.
35
0 40
1
4.
1 0 22
1 ก 3 10140. CRAIGENGOWER C.C..
Booker, b.
0
10
18
15
L. G. Gosano P. J. Billimoria, pot out
Extras. (B20)
21
Total
Bowling Analysis.
2 F. R. Zimmern 7 Gill, 0:Day
Anderson 0 L. G. Gosano.
B
1 52 1.
3
+
1).
3
.0
15.70
2
22.8
n 10
Zimmern ! Col. Rose said that the Tourna- N... Broadbridge, LG.
purpose, Gosano, b L. G. Gosuno.... Chalmers started badly, but a ment had fulfilled its splendid drive. In the latter that of getting different uhits to-A. Hung, e and b L. G. Gosano stages, which brought a count gether and so promoting esprit de LA. J. Hulse, c and b Anderson of three, restored his confidence corps. He also voiced his appre-W. K. Way. c Parsons, b L...
G. Gosano and he played an inspired game ciation of the cooperation shown
by the various clubs and of the S. Ramchand, c-Parsons, b.L. for the rest of the match.
G. Gosano The tournament just concluded hard work done by Capt. Bown's
A. K. Ismail, b L. G, Gosano Committee. has been an outstanding success, and there is little doubt that the: The Cup was later filled in. tra- W. Hong Sung, b L. G. Gosano. Volunteer Lawn Bowls Competi-ditional manner and taken round T. Lock, cand b L. G.. Gosano. E. J. Mitchell, e Zimmern, b tion will be one of the most en- the Clubhouse, joyable features of future sea- sons:
The Score
5TH A.A. BTY. A.S.c cov ‘A'| L/Bdr. W. Melrose Cpt. F. Cullen Gnr.R.Main. Sgt. W. Hyde
Gr. R. M. Keown Sgt. J. G. Moyer
Gnr. J. C. Chalmers Pte. E. Kern
(Skip) 19' (8klp):16
WOMEN WHO WANT
19 Carter and Rutherford. are 1 working up a fine understanding.. 26 and Carter is playing better than. ever, though he will need to 127 watch that he does not overdo the
punt ahead.
0. M. R. W.
420-20
SATURDAY'S SPORT IN RETROSPECT
Honeywill is quite a "find" at full-back and looks to be the best can And for substitute Navy' Stevens,
Many Police Problems
....
Police have gone all to pieces. The loss of Wilson, Luscombe, Fay and Searle has been a bitter blow, and they apparently have young blood coming on.
no
The serum-half problem is the the race that Burford would blems. Leslie and Morrison will
not do. NAVY beat Police decisively in defeat makes the championsblo ANNOUNCEMENT just before greatest one of their many pro-
the first match of the Quadran-struggle easier for Air Force,
✡ ་་
not be starting owing to the, rè-- gular Rugby Tournament, wirining
batsmen were rather belter xceedingly disappointing, to rac- than the bowlers and ing fans on Saturday. A keen
fairly high race had been envisaged between th
by 20 pts. to nil after an interval N most of Saturday's matches, currence of its lumeness proved LEAGUE
lead of 11-0. Unless
Rugby Police can produce a
;
scores were register-Burford and O-Lan. There was, HOCKEY
higher standard they Cricket some will certainly receive
ed, best being Francis however; a good tussle between the weodenspoon...
Club and Ariny, who meet on Lay's 80 for K.C.C. juniors against the latter and Dupont** Bay, Dupont Boy leading for three- November 30 in the Tournament; Civil Service.
Several matches in the Hong | provided a one-sided match, Army Best bowling feat was Emmer-quarters of the course, only for Kong Hockey Association tourna
the following results:AND again winning, this time by-20.pts. sobis 6 for 17 for Mr. Fargus O-Lan to exert itself on coming mentorere played yesterday with.
into the straight and win by a
Recreto "A" beat A. N.. Other to 3. Unless something unfore cleven against Craigengower.
short head. seen happens. Army look certain ket Club,............... “
Mr. Donald Black was in grant X1-0 at King's Parlt. Scorers:: winners of the Quadrangu Following were:
form and rode: four. winners HL Ororio, J. Fonseca and Tournament.^=^iky
performances
X, Sequelra, k six starts.
Police. "A" beat C.B Sonrara,Howott, Jasbir Singh
Q
MIDDLESEX Wore definitely the
better, team in their
against Sing Tao, but still had to admit defeat to the tune of a go
EJ Lay
BATTING
L. G. Gosano ?. HOwen Hughes JE Richardson.
to 1. The "Dibliords" had, very 2 TG, C. Kr
m/Cal. Stonor
of their parting shots hitting the | AZZimmern bar, going just wida orillore, Chung Wing chói's: brillof
The
lay in goal saved Sing Ta Kowloon, who were with services of Williamson for some
TO STAY SLIM.
.condosso by learning to bowl, Bayling furnishes just enough exercise for office workers and acine-makers. And it's east to learn! We'll give you all the time, were good enough to beat instruction you need. Try Police. to-day.
HONGKONG BOWLING ALLEYS
Lockhart, B¢Z
AMERO WAKA Re
Blount
A Hung SAR Chung c AJ. Hulst
BOWLINGSBYG
Emmerson AJ. Hulso R.Baldwine. Blount
In Second Division, hildaksex wore fully extended by 30th R A., and International, without the services of several players on. Volunteer duties, took things too Tel. 21800 casily against 20th Battery RAJ. Macaulay
and lost by 5 goals to 1.This N.Whitley
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009
494
30%
362
est hookey matches whitley played on Saturday to Khalsa beat. University 7-0 again emphasise that this branchScorers-Awtar Singh (5), Guest, of local sport is far from dead Kirmindar Singh
Diocesan Schoolgirls did exceed 5th AAA" "beat"=5th..
ingly well to beat the Argonauts, | "B" 2-1-Scorers-Hazara Singh, holders of the Brawn Cup, while Abdul. Dinar; McCadden 3496 Andrew's were much too good 346 for Recrelo, their latest-recruit, 32 Miss.Birchall netting twice.
Gunboats beat M.T.B.'s 3- Scorers-Gemmel (2) Collard, Halk E
Polica "B" beat Destroyers 3-0, Bidgh (2), TENDLY Yawn bowls match Scorers-Chanan. played at K.C.C: between.] Nawan Singh.g
n strong home team and Kowloon 0 for 17Tong Garden City Association.
92
322
309
6 for 23
6 for 26
5 for 17
4. for 14
14 for 31
Thanks to a fine effort by "Par As at the KC.C. recently, the Bons, rink, K.C.C. had a comfort- "Over Forties" of K.BG.C. proved able win, Howard, playing in the too good for the Youngsters." unaccustomed role of skip, being Who was it said that bowls is no the only visitor to win...
longer an "old man's game!?
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