1941-04-25 — Page 14

LAWN BOWLS NOTES

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 25, 1941

NEW SYSTEM OF SCORING WILL MAKE FOR TEAM-WORK A Couple Of New Records Already Established! 48 Players To Turn Out Each Week For Club de Recreio

By "Lead"

THE LAWN BOWLS SEASON MADE AN UNOFFICIAL START LAST WEEK AND TO-MORROW MOST CLUBS WILL BE MAKING FINAL PRE- PARATIONS FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE LEAGUE A WEEK HENCE.

Events in the course of the last year have made it apparent that the lawn bowler takes his favourite game for more seriously than most sportsmen, and whereas cricketers, tennis players and badminton plavers have all, at various times, expressed consi- derable doubt as to whether Leagues in these sports would be practicable, the lawn bowler has proceeded with his arrangements, confident that ways and means would be found as they have been overcome all obstacles.

retirement and leave, have found it necessary to withdraw their Second Division tean. On the other hand Recreio have been able to enter a team in Third Division

rinks.

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be at

BOWLS TEAMS

The folowing have been chosen

Tong icat in a Lawn How Is Friendly

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represent the Kowloon

to-morrow against Club de Recrei

at home

Y T Tang. 11 Y. Hsu A Maria Land! A J Kew (skip}

NA E. Mackay, T K. Lamm, J. N. Weng and J. L. Stephens (skip) HA Castro, M. S Phoon. A E H Castro and H Gittins (skip).

K.C.C. Practice

Thus we find the various divi- In all, five points will bons of the League constituted | stake in each match as against much the same as they were last! the old system which only gave season Only club that has found, two points for a win on aggre it necessary to modify their pro- gate.

The following members are re- game ha. been Civil Service,: Under the new system two minded that there will be a prae- who, batily hit by departures on | points will still be given for an

tice roll up on Saturday, April 26, Faggregate win but a further three 1941, at the K.C.C., 3.00 pm

points are to be awarded for wins W. E. Allen, N. J. Bebbington, on individual

This will A. Bone. H. Brokenshire, R. T mean that balance in a team will Burch, R. S. Capell, T. W. Carr, be one of the mam factors in E C. Curtis. B. C. Fincher, A, E club interested in League home-ip Guest, S. A. Gray, L. Jack, H. curs, which will bring team-work Langley, R. E. Lee, R. Leigh, J. R The keenness at Recreio is re- well into the scheme of things. 'Luke, V, C. Labrum, T. A. Madar, į Alected in the fact that this sea- ! I understand that this system A H. Martin, RS Meadows, W.j

probably for the first time, has been in operation in Shang- W Parsons. A. E. Perry, A. W in the history of the League ! hui for three or four seasons atid Ramsey, R J Fenton. A. W this club will have four teams in has proved to be outstandingly Smith A Steven. C J. Tacchi, A action. To turn out four tenis successful. and from such en- ¦C. Tribble, G. E. Taylor, R. B

quiries as I have made it should | Wellwood, prove to be very popular here.

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Records

mch week representing a total of 48 players would appear to be tervilir undertaking, but it is certam at the Recreio authari- ties, whose job it will after all be to rout out players every week, have gone well into the matter and have adequate reserves.

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ARMY SPORTLIGHT

THE first water-polo

By "SQUADDY"

match of

Another record would seem to have been established. So far recollect. there has been no other occasion when there has been two clubs, each with two teams in senior divi-

thu season was played sion, as is the cass this year with Wednesday between Mid/Hlesex

K.B.G.C. and Recreio.

Regt, und European Y.M.C.A. and Promotion and relegation has resulted in a two goal draw. been put into full effect, clubs be- ¦ Last season Middies were 111 ing required to compete in higher both Finals of the Army competi- divisions this season being tions and

K B.G.C. (First Division) and twice, but Prison Officer (Second Division), entrating on # much with re'egated clubs Hong Kong team. Football Club and Police.

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At the meeting of the Swimming ATHLETICs

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SENIOR CHAMPIONS

IN GOOD POSITION

By "Lead"

PROVIDING THE weather does not take a hand

in things-as appears more than likely at the mo- ment of writing-most club lawn bowls conveners should have a pretty good idea as to their line-up for the opening League matches to-morrow week

For the most part all the in- ned up last season, will be alter- formation the above-mentioned | ed.

I understand that Bob Duncan

| conveners are prepared to give at

This stage is jut a mis af name will again be an at the hem of of these players who have signi one of the "B" rinks, while Dug-

fed the intention of playing but 'ge Waterlon is also available and

ene clubs have

will probably skip one of the father and have supplied fairly, other runks. joritive information.

There has been quite a lot of the usual shifting around. 25 players change their affretrans The average lawn bowler is very like a woman in this respect · and quite a number of clubs, not-

lost ably Civil Service, have large number of their erstwhile stalwarts through leaves, retire ments and other such things.

season.

100 Players

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The champions, however, are in an extraordinarily fine position and will take some ousting from the eminence they occupied

Bowls has caught on thus club like it has in no other club in the Colony and such has ¡ been the demand that they have, like, Hitler, been forced to seek new territory.

Result has been the adaption of a piece of ground, above the present bowling green, on the cricket ground.

Kowloon Cricket Club have suf- fered 801

serious losses but against the they have a young and coming bunch of enthusiasts who should do much, later on al any rate, to make some compen---

Na kon

Frank Goodwin has thrown in his lot with Cricket Club, and Ernie Kern has migrated to Chat- ham Road, Iraving only Teddy to Fincher, of last year's teain. skip. Waller Naef, has also shift- ed his affections, while the rotund

is "Labby" probably going leave in the near future and will certainly not be available for the

whole of the season.

on

Against this they have acquir- ed Norman Bebbington, formerly H.K.FC, and a bunch of recruils including

Harold Brokenshire, Stewart Gray, Bertie Guest, Rob- bir Lee, Johnnie Luke, Reg Fen- ten and several others SO they should not have much difficulty in- turning out teams.

of Kowloon Docks have most their old brigade, although J. Me- Kelvie, the president of K.B.G.C., will be playing for the Austin Road outfit. Fred Cullen, Kemp- territory have been glowing. Itton and Morrison are all available

Three rinks have been laid out there and reper's from those mem- bers who have played on this new

and there are adequate players on whom to call.

C.S.C.C. Badly Hit

is said that the new rinks art far better than the old ones, which will be a good thing from a point of view of relieving congestion.

The big problem at the King's Park club will be who to leave Civil Service have been so bad-, uut. I am told that no fewer than ly hit by the loss of members that 100 players are available to B the they only teel up to fielding one former 'B' League

48 places in the teams and #5 team. Arthur Grimmitt, Royal Scots,. Middlesex Regt. many of these players are young- Colony champion, and R. R. Wood" 5th A.A. Regt. R.A., 12th Coast sters who improve rapidly. I can have retired, while Hollidge has Singapore. Regt. R.A., 36th Coast Bty. R.A.. foresee some headaches in store been transferred to 12th Coast Bty. R.A.. 24th Coast for the unfortunates responsible Deakin, Collyer and Hillyer are Regt. R.A. 30th Coast Regt. R.A.. for the selection of ne itams be-

on leave and A. B. Allan will not 965 Coast Defence Bly, Royal En- fore the season is out.

be playing this season on medical he is lost to Reyal Signals gineers, Royal Signals, RAPC,

Craigengower will be strength advice, although I notice this season are L'ON- R.A.0.C., RAM.C. 'A' Team ened by the return of their gen-representing C.S.C.C. on the Asso-

stronger R.A.M.C. 'B' Team, R.A.S.C. 'A' | ial president, B. W. Bradbury and ciation Council.

Team, R.A.S.C. 'B' Team, and it is possible that Dick Basa, who I.R.C. will be in much the same They will play a return match, Royal Air Force.

skipped a rink last year, will play position as last season and should to upset The constitution of the League, next week against Y.M.C.A.

this season as a No. 3, as U. M. again be in a position therefore will be:-

Omar and Charlie Rosselet, who some of the leaders even if they do First Division--Recreio

"A"., Unit

fast

Rinks representatives, held

I skipped the Open

teamis Recreio "B". Civil Service, Crai- month, it was decided to write to gengower, K.B.G.C. "A", K.B.G.C. ail Units and ask their opinion re- "B". K.CC., Kowluon Dock R.C.,garding the holding of the Area Police and Indian R.C. (10 teams). Marathon and Half Mile races.

Second Division-Recreio Crai. So far the following Units have gengower, Hong Kong Cricket replied and it is four for and two Club, Hong Kong FC.,

K.C.C., against. Kowloon F.C., Kowloon Tung,

In Favour Frison Officer and Talkoo (Nine 8th Coast Regt., R.A., 12th Coast teams).

Regt.. R.A. 5th A.A. Regt.. R.A., Third Division-Recreio, Crai-and Fortress Royal Engineers. gengower, Hong Kong C.C., Hong Kong Electric. Hong Kong F.C.. K.B.G.C.. Kowloon F.C.. Police R.C., and Indian R.C. (Nine

No reply has been received from teams) representing 15 clubs in all. the Combined Small Units.

A new system of scoring in the

The Diving Boards are now league will be brought into force completed in the Army Swimming this season, which should have pool at Victoria Barracks and the effect of maintaining interes in have been improved upon from each match until the last rink has last year. finished,

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The Middlesex Regt. and The Royal Scots,

TENNIS

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Tennis THE Army

Leagues, which

due are

to start soon, are well supported with the 'A' League having 11 entries and the 'B' League 18 entries. ·

Teams for the leagues are as follow:-~~

'A' League

8th Coast Regt. R.A., 5th A.A. Regt. R.A., Royal Engineers 'A' Team, Royal Engineers 'B' Team, Royal Signals, Indian Medical Service Corps, R.A.O.C., R.A.P.C., R.A.S.C., R.A.M.C., and Financial Advisers Staff, Headquarters -Chína Command.

last year, appear to be the logical choices for the two other skips.

K.C.C. Losses

Club,

WING to the inclement weather it has been proposed that the Area Athletic meeting, which is taking place on Tuesday, Wed- Kowloon Bowling Green nesday, and Thursday should be with two teams in Senior Divi- held on Middlesex Regt. Sportssion. have lost Harrower and ground at Shamshulpo. The final | Pope, while Frank Cheesman and decision will be made before next "Busty" Rower have not signified Monday as to whether this meeting their intention of playing, but will take place on the mentioned | otherwise appear to be intact. ground,

The Polo Club ground at Boun- dary Street where the Meeting was originally to be he'd is still under water and it is impossible to mark out an Athletic track.

The Semi-finals of the Area Tug-of-War competition will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 110 stone on Tuesday and the 130 stone on Wednesday,

The following teams will com- pete in the semi-finals.

110 Stone

8th Coast Regt. R.A. v. 5th A.A. Regt. R.A.; 12th Coast Regt. R.A. v. 1st Bn. The Middlesex Regt.

130 Stone

1st H. K. Regt. H.K.S.R.A. v. 5th A.A. Regt. RA.; 12th Coast Regt. R.A. v. 2/14 Punjab Regt.

This competition does not count towards the points for the Arca Athletic Championships.

Winners of the Tug-of-war Tournaments. In previous years.

110 Stone. Mak 1038.—1st H.K. Regt. H.K.S.R.A.

They have any amount of mater- ial and should have a good sea- son. Alf Hall, George Sherriff and Adam Holland, last season's skips, are all available and it will be interesting to see how far the composition of their rinks, as they

1939. 8th Coast Regt. R.A. 1940-12th Coast Regt. R.A. 130 Stone 1930. 1st H.K. Regt. H.K.S.R.A. 1939-8th Coast Regt. R. A. 1940-12th Coast Regt. R.A.

Inter-Unit Past Winners of the

Athletic Cup 1935-1st Bn. The Lincolnshire Regiment.

1936-2nd Bn. The East Lan- shire Regiment.

1937.-1st Bn. The Royal Ulster Rides.

1036-1st H.K. Regt. H.K.S.R.A. 1939-1st Bn. The Middlesex Rogt.

1940-12th Coast Regt, R.A.

win the championship. Second and Third Division clubs will be reviewed at a later date.

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