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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 2, 1941

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LONDON FOOTBALL ST. JOSEPH'S ENTERING

SELECTIONS AGAINST EASTERN CAUSE DISPUTE

The selection of Australian football teams for the matches against Eastern F. C. tourists has not all been "milk and honey," and many have been the arguments over board tables and long distance telephones!

With the controlling bodies of chest by a hard driven ball and suffer each State anxious to secure re-

ed sever' (* bruises China played for thore than 33 minutes with one 131201) presentation for their respective short, during which time the Australian players, this is not at all surpris attack was on top ing. For instance, New South Wales delegates refused to accede to a demand by Queensland dele- gates for the inclusion of Queens- land players for the Test on the Sydney cricket ground.

next Saturday

n

CLUBS BREAK

FROM LEAGUE

THE

DESPITE

FOOTBALL LEAGUE'S THREAT TO EXPEL THEM, LONDON · FOOTBALL CLUBS, TOGETHER WITH FOUR OTHER SOUTHERN CLUBS

ED ΝΟΤ ΤΟ FULFIL THE

OF TRAVELLING DIFFICUL

TEAM AT SCHOOLS'

:

SWIMMING MEETING

I

**These swimming sports have come on at a HAVE UNANIMOUSLY DECID- very awkward time, right in the middle of the LEAGUE'S FIXTURES BECAUSE holidays. The boys have all gone home for the TIES AND BECAUSE THE FIN- Vacation and only three or four of them ever ANCIAL POSITION OF SOME Come back until school re-opens. And there you- have my difficulty about getting together a team," said the Rev. Bro. Felix, who is in charge of swimming at St. Joseph's College.

OF THE CLUBS MAKES IT IM- POSSIBLE TO DO SO.

These clubs have decided to run their own League and Cup com- Mr. Peter Woo, Joint-manager of the petitions, similar to those in the Chinese team, expressed disappoint-last war, when the London clubs ment

at the team's loss in strength also broke away from the League drawback, however, St. Joseph's He said that, in spite of this against such formidable Australian slde He felt sure, however, that China and ran a successful competition. will be participating in the inter- could win the third Test to be played 30, all clubs will meet each other Recreation Club,

Beginning on Saturday, August School Gala sponsored by Victoria The New South Wales delegates In]

which is fixed There were many delightful incidents in the League, while clubs will be for August 12, and he is building sisted upon the solection of the best in the match, not the least noticeable grouped for Cup possible team, a plan which precluded being the sportsmanship of the visitors matches, which are being decided young and "a boy named Lee, tournament his team round Andrew Fong. D. the selection of any other than New The interest of the crowd was held by South Wales players.

on the home and away principle who is very good." the akilful footwork, particularly by The Queensland players nominated the Chinese, who were at a disadvan. until the semi-finals, when the

Petric tage against their stronger opponents. winners of the

will four groups but held a balance by their agility. participate on a knock-out basis

--Reuter.

for inclusion were L. Gibb, J. and C. Kitchen, all of whom had pre- viously appeared in New South Wales against Indin and Palestine, and whose form was generally regarded as below the New South Wales standard.

Only N.S.W. Players

Finally, after much time was spent in argument, it was decided to restrict the Australian selections for this match to New South Wales players.

The match was played before a crowd of 25,000 and New South Wales dele- gates must have felt proud that Austra- lia won 3-2 after China had held a 2-1 lead at half-time China were unlucky In that their right-half, Ng Kee-chaunK. was injured after the scores had been levelled at 2-all.

China

The result of this game brought the teams on level terms.

having won the First Tes!.

Melbourne Cricket Ground, by 8 goals to 4

"Wonderfully Encouraged"

Just before the Second Test started Mi Peter Woo, podmanianges of the Joan- ing team, said members of hars beau had been wonderfulIA enemaaged by Ther

series of sucess ustamat ROORI Australian fasen 'The Trans Hatched themselves a. descunts fort the lion which Beat 130 amateurs," he added

'ד ?

It was also revealed beloge the mate that The Australian pan were on the Average, a gent older and NEX pounds heavier than the Chinese who, i MAH added, had gained a tess punts Since their departure from Sy doey 21 wrek previously.

Second Test Report

Australia beat China

the Seconu Test played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, July 4, before A crowd of approximately 25,000, which contributed a gate amounting to #2,300. China led 2-1 at half-time, and, with the score two all. lost their right-half Ng Kee-cheong, who was struck on the

TENNIS POINTS FOR C.C.C.

At Happy Valley, Craigengower Cricket Club beat Post Omee Recreation Club (2) by 8 sets to 1

in

Keen Anticipation

Kren anticipation played a big part in China's attack and defence This was exemplified when the team's second goal was scored. V. K. Hyul, C. T Tsao and Yeung Shiu-yick wete res- ponsible for it a few minutes before half-time

G.S.M. BILLLIARDS AND SNOOKER

There does not appear to be so much difficulty about getting the seniors together, due perhaps to, the fact that there are the board- ers to draw ироп, but it is amongst the juniors that the dif- culty arises.

"Brother Felix Bays the school's swimmers have been

Bathing Beach, North Point, training at the South China

where an old captain of the school, Lee Hong-ming, has been coaching the boys.

added, was almost at a standstill, Sport in general at St. Joseph's at the moment, Brother

Felix

but plans are already in hand for an extensive programme of foot- ball, cricket, tennis, handball and

after basketball vacation.

the

summer

D.B.S. Not Entering

The same reason was advanced by a member of the staff of Diocesan Boys' School, who said they will not be putting in a team because of the difficulty of get- R.A. In the snooker by two frames ting together a side owing to the to nil. -

holidays.

Morgan, the Australian goalkeeper, had come out in defence. Hyut slipped in behind him waiting for the ball, which he flicked into the net

Garrison Sergeants' Mess Bnals with his hend His glance at the Aus

Garrison Sergt.-Major Andrews tralian goalkeeper almost apole of the billiards and snooker han- presented the cups

Was

and tankards getle.

dicaps were decided yesterday. to finalists and the awards for the when Sgt. A. Murray, R.A.P.C highest breaks made during the was successful in the billiards and competition. These were won by Staff-Sgt. Brown, R.A. created a S.Q.M.S. Wood R.A.S.C. and Sgi

beating Sgt. surprise by

Stokes, Rogers R.A.S.C.

From start to fish 11 was an inter- eating exposition of skilful and scientifte football Ching thrilled the crowd by scuring the first goal in three minutes, the left w niger. E

T Trad Prowning bediant approtch by the forwards, eul- minating a Happy pass by the cen Desforward V K Hvid, and a Swi shut along the ground by Tsao nate the PHOT

Right-Wing Move

11 was get fa thore Han bait au bout that another gont was registered, whe J Hughes, the Australian armacies-f. Borward, and lus brdband volleague. R Cenadinest, on the right want, elopes 1' ed in treating a ponation wloch enabled 1 Pat schot to find the net ! May ammelted h: h level 141

send half 3 Weib masan. The add jeft.

Australia victory after eight mindes of glas. When W Cootahan, the centre-half, see' the ball out to the left wag to Max Wyon, who tricked the right-back, Bau Yung-sang, and gave Wilkinson a beau- ful pass which enabled the Weston player to head the equalisie goal Twenty minutes Inter Australia WREEL into the tead when Wilkinson. ('row- hurst. azud the centre-forward 4011- ned, Crawhurst crossing the ball to Quilt, whose ground shot scored

Tsao Praised

The Chinese beat Northern District. at Newcastle, by 5 goals to 3. and on the following day scored 7 goals against Granville's 4

The Northern District match w9249 personal triumph for the Chinese left winger, C T Tsao who earned for in- self all-round praise for us accom plished an exhibition as ever was given by any touring player

Then in their match against Gran. ville, the Chinese confounded the crities by some very accurate back-heel pass ng and Instep traps, while their ball control and headwork also drew

them the admiration of the crowd

Sunday Controversy

for

After the Granville match the State Tennis Soccer Commission,

organisatio

a postponed match in the Fourth Division of the League yesterday.

K. M. Au and Johnston Wong (C.C.C.) drew with D. Leonard and A. G.

MacPherson

beat D. Brown and W. G. Mor-

rison

6--6

60 beat D. Fitches and S. K, Chin.. B-4

Y. C. Mok and Y, H. Loung (C.C.C.) beat Leonard and MacPherson.. 04 beat Brown and Morrison beat, Fitches and Chin

64 0-3

N, Leonard and T. C. Yu. (C.C.C.) draw with Leonard and MacPherson 6-8 beat Brown and Morrison beat Fitches and Chin

S.C.A.A. G.C.C

C.R.C.

F.C.

L.R.C.

A.T.C.

C.B.A.

Table To Date

PO.R.C. 1) J.A.C.

P.O.R.C. (2) KATIC.

Sota

0-4 0-1

P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. 8 8 0 0 601⁄2 111⁄2 18 8 7 1 0 552 162 14

7 6 1 0 45

8 5 3 0 43

18 12

20 10

7. 3 3 1 26 38 7

8 3 4 1 351⁄2 351⁄2

6 2 4 0 221⁄2 281⁄2

.2 8 0 20 43

43

6 0 20 7·0 14 58

·0071⁄2 40 0

VAKO DAY'S TENNIS

with which most of the junior associa- 1 tions in New South Wales are affiliater, revived its recommendation to the New South Wales Association that players shall who take part in Sunday games be suspended.

has

8,000 took

The Soccer Commission players affiliated with it, and action to prevent inter-district competi tion games being played on Sundays.

It was pointed out that Sunday matches had been played occasions, and the commission was de- termined not to permit this.

on

many

The Auburn Ministers' Fraternal also registered a protest.

In a protest about the China-Granville? match, they indicated that they would:

the ask people to stay away from match, and from any match played on Sunday, Despite this, however, record crowd turned-out to watch the

game.

Two matches in the basketball league were played at the Chinese Y.M.C.A..! Kowloon, last night. Residents' Union beat Ping Ching 43-41, and Chinese! Youths beat Yu Leang 53-31.

·Scorers' were¦--

Tain-chung (4), Ngai, Wing-kong (0), Lui Po-kai (12), Yu Kwok-pun, (8), Tslu Yung-

Residenta Union:-Lal

sang (4), Ying Sing-hel (8).

Ping Ching-Yeung Yult-chong (2),

Filipino Club will meet Kowsing Yau-wing (5); Chan Yui-ming (16). Toon Indian Tennis Club in Fung Chek-ming (8), Lo Shun-sing (5), postponed Fourth Division Tennis League match this afternoon..

Ho Kwok-chui (5),

Chinese Youths:~~~Chan, Sek-kwal (2).|| Pun Yau-ming (2), Tsin Sip-kwong (0),' Following are the teams:- Filipino Club-B. Poon and P. Poon; Chin To, (19), Lai Tsek-mun (7), Che K.-K. Ip and L. P. da Souza, T, S, Hsu Hon-mun (4), Yam Kwok-chl (2). Lal and T. Koo

Ser "Reing-Clung "(10); "Yip Cifeng yul »(4)... y KIT.01K 8. Mehal and Y. JiYu Leangs-Cha Sal-ming. (2), Loung Khan: K.Singh and J. Stigh: J. Dad Wai-hung (13), Kan Ylu. (4), Sam Cho and Ramchand,

66% 1977 wing (10), Wong Tunkieta (2).

"You see.' Mr. J. L. Young- saye said, "all the fellows are scattered, and, in addition to that, our swimming master. Mr. Lau, Is also away for the holidays so that it will be really out of the question."

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