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THE PERFECT

SWISS WATCH

Army Soccer Challenge Cup Final:

CHINA MAIL

ROYAL LEICESTERS BEAT STAFFORDS 3-1

SOUTH

Pakistan Davis Cup stars to play here

Four Pakiclan Davis Cup tennis players, Ahmad, Alam, Islam and Klokhar, who have First Round recently played

matches against the Philippine representatives in Manila, will be arriving here today.

Arrangements have been made for the Pakisiah players exhibition take part in

to

stars

matches apalnet tocal tomorrow and Friday at the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground,

The Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Association will meet at 5.15 p.m. today to select the Hong Kong representatives from the Following candidates:

ip Koon-hung, Edwin Taal, Teul Wal-pul, Tsui Yan-pui, Lieutenant Colonel Врепсе, Norman Lo and Benzin Saw.

K.T. Walden. wins Shanghai

Visitors Cup

The golf competition for the Shanghai Visitors Cup on Sun- day last was won by Mr. K. T. Walden (22) with a net total of 136 for the 36 holes.

The best scores for this Competition were as follows:

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The final game in the Army Soccer Challenge Cup Competition was played at Boundary Street yesterday and resulted in a 3-1 victory for the Royal Leicestershire Regiment over the South Staffordshire Regiment.

the in-

HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1950.

Scenes of great enthusiasm were seen at Boundary Street as hundreds of supporters from the res- pective Regiments, with the aid of bells, bugles, rattles and megaphones, vociferously urged their favourites on to greater efforts. On conclusion, of the game, scoring chances before the Challenge Cup was proterval, they failed to turn these sented to the captain of the changes to the beat use. winning

by General Luam Robert Mansergi, for whóm three hearty cheers were given.

Before the game and during

Interval, selections rendered by the band of the Royal Leicesters

the

were

The Army Challenge Cup was but up by the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps in 1947 for cumpetition between Army Unite stationed in the Colony.

The Cup wwa won during the 1947/1948 and 1948/1949 seasons by the 25th Field Ra- giment RA. who were elimin ated 1-0 in the semi-final this season by Royal Leicesters.

The. Sinifords had many op portunities to open their account during the first period of yes- terday's game, but bad,position- ing as well as un appalling weak- ness when it came to shooting, prevented first bloot.

from them

drawing

In the first period. the Leleon ters were not very impressive: insofar as attacking was concern- Course Cosme Torated, their sporadic efforts to break through Invariably being smother- ed by the opposing defence.

stage, however, they to scoring, only the brilliance of Cooper, the Stafford goalkeeper, preventing them from netting.

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Other results

Prize winner for the Best Scare f the Ol Course was Mr. W. Stoker (20) 08.

Prize winner for the best Score the New Course was Mr. N.J. Whelpton (13) 08.

Powerful shots

Three times In quick succes- slon, powerful shots werp sent In from close range, but cach shot was diverted in grand style by Cooper. It was

late in the not unlil first period that the Staffords, who were enjoying more of the play, managed to break the ice.

of the -by one A mlaklek

defenders Leicester

the

gathered mediately

and worked his way in towards goal, netting with a fast cross shot along the ground. Although the Staffords

several presented with

Winner of the Medal Pool Mr. W. Stoker (20) nett score 68.

Winner of the Bogey PoolTM Mr. S.S. Gordon (8) three mp; Runner-up Mr W Stoker (30)-ball-go-to-Foctner_who_Im.

two up.

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Winners of Army Soccer Challenge Cup Home Soccer:

Shields takes over Crossing over one goal in ar- The Leicesters changed rears,

line-up, their

Shields taking over as leader of the attack.

This change proved to be a great success, as within 15 min- utes the Lefeesters had equalised.

searing with a. nca Shielde effort.

Stung by

the reverse, Staffords tried hard to regain the individual efforts lead, but the of their forwards failed against the fast tackling defence of the

Leicesters.

this

One breakaway by the Staf fords, however, almost ended in disaster for the Leicestors, the

of Kinaon, who had left his chargo

'In an effort to intercept the advancing forwards. Fortunately for the Leicesters their defence recovered in the niel: of time, and the ball was cleared before it had a chance to enter the net.

Assert themselves

The soccer team of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment which won the Army Challenge Cup yesterday as the result of a 3-1 victory over the South Staffordshire X1 in the final game of the competition at Boundary Street("China Mall" photo).

Hockey:

Recreio "A" score

2-0 win over KITC 2

Club de Recreio "A" continued their challenge to Army yesterday, when they boot Kowloon In- dian Tennis Club by two clear goals in o Hockey Association fixture.

In the first half, play was even, both sides attack- ing in turn, but defences stood firm and there was no score at half-time.

Gordon Richards

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Kowloon Cricket Club tennis

:

The following are the results of tennis matches played at the Kowloon Cricket Club over the Easter holidays:

C. R. Tiernan beat D. MacCre- gor 8-6, 6-4.

"THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES”

over REDIFFUSION

0.16

9.30 p.m.

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS FRIDAYS

Manchester United back to first place

London, April 10.

On, snow-swept or water-laden pitches and in winds of gala force, fow of the Championship or re- Jegation issues in the English Football Leagues became any` clearer after the Easter Monday programme.

If anything, some of the situations became even more involved than they were before the start of the holiday games. This was particularly so at the top of the First Division,

by

two

A draw at Birmingham was With two games in hand, Don to tako Manchester canter lead Gateshead sufficient United back to first place, which points. they lost on Friday, but they are only in front of Sunderland, who have a match in hand, because of the goal average.

The bottom clubs in both the First and Second Divisions en- successful joyed a remarkably day and the results showed what great fights they are making to avoid relegation.

of three

Fulham and Aldershot share the unenviable distirbilon

int having been beaten holiday gamer

on

The weather was so bad in many places that the aggregate Attendance was lower than any previous day of the season when a full programme has been carried out.

Man- In the First Division, chester City, Everton and Bir-

Only 606,400 people saw the '41 mingham all remained unbeaten

the Manchester League matches,

provlous over the holidays, City are still at the bottom with worst being 742,377 on Decem

ber 17.-Reuter. 25 points, with Birmingham one point better off.

The Manchester side, howover,. have played one game less.

Though Plymouth Argyle, the last club in the Second Division, obtained their first home win since ad- December 24, they won no

Of the other three vantage. sides in acute danger, only Co-

Queen's ventry City and

Pork each 6-1, 6-4.

AV. White beat J. T. Haugsted Rangers were playing and 7-5, 6-2,

R. O. Baker beat H. Ridsdale

Mrs. L. Benjamin and A. E. P.

Guest beat Miss N. Lambert Baker and F. R. Kermani 6-2, 6-0, Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Forward beat Mr. and Mrs. F. Kwok 6-2, G-0.

Miss M. Figuerado beat Miss M,

Fisher 1-0, 6-4, 6-3.

Mrs. D. M. Pepperell beat Mrs. A. Gensburger 6-0, 4-6, 8-4.

won away,

RUGGER RESULTS

London, Aprli 10.

The following were the results of rugger games, played today: Rugby Union: Blackheath London: Hospital 10; Aberavon 23 Neath 12; Barnstaple o Penarth 6; Still at the bottom Plymouth are still at the bot Bath 6 Old Morchant Taylors 0 from 38 Bristol 11 Northampton 3; Cardit

6 Harlequins, 6; Cheltenham tom with 20 points

Bridgend 3: Dublin Wanderers games, Bradford are just above them with 29 points from 37 14 Birkenhead Park 26 Fylde games, while Queen's Park Ran-10 Wasps 6; Gloucester 18 Head- gers have played 30 games, two Ingley 3: Huddersfield 3 London Scottish 8; Exeter 12 Coventry more than Coventry.

At the top

the Second Division Tottenham Hotspurs are, Lianelly 16 Devonport Ser the team to accompany them is lege Hospital 0 Newbridge 0- At present Nuneaton 3: Newport 10 London Welsh 0: Penryn 17 St. Thomas between the

Hospital 3; Penzance and Newlyn it appears to rest twe Sheffield clubs, Wednesday 0 St. Mary's Hospital 3; Percy and United, who are second and Park 9 Bedford 6; Plymouth Sheffield Wednesday have 47 Albion 3 Leicester 24 Pontypool

Redruth 16 Birmingham 8: third respectively.

from 37 games and old Blues 3: Salo 3 Rosslyn points Sheffield United have 46 points Park 19; St. Ives & Old Fauline from 39 matches,

of

The Leicesters again asserted themselves and the Stafford de- fence was given a hectic time as In the second half, Marques the opposing forwards repeatedly scored the first goal for Re- swept down the field.

The tenacity of the Leicester creio after 12 minutes when he collected a centre from Bertie began to forwards to have a tellin

Gosane and beat the goalkeep rides Golden Roads M. Chow and Mrs. L. Ben. Of course, Bure of going up, but vices 10; Maestag 6 King's. Cole effect on the apposing defence. which was inclined

to become erratic in its clearances.

from close range. Towards the end,

and Miss M. Xavier 6-4, 6-2.

T. E. and R. O. Baker beat Asili in the balance. temedios to a splendid win

of this put the issue beyond doubt when Inthe followed up his own shot and

scored from the rebound.

The first half was characteris- ed by fast up and down play, with both defences proving their

worth.

Percy

E. P. Guest and D. MacGregor 3-0, 0-2, 6-4.

L. C. Kotewall and J. Fenton beat A. V. White and K. M. Guest 0-2, 0-4.

The following is the programme

at

In the 40th minute

Kempton Park, London. half, the Leicestors went

April 10. the load when one of the op- posing defenders, finding the

Gordon Richards rode his Two Thousand probable Leicester forwards on his heels,} placed the ball into his own net

Gulneas mount, The Golden- while attempting to pass it back

Though Notts County were Swansen 11 Barbarians 11; Webb and Guest were equal Road, by Watling Street out of for this week:- to the

retired! # goalkeeper.

Today at 5.45 p.m. to any call made upon them Yasna, owned by

beaten at Fort Vale, there is little Torquay Athletic 13 Old Cran The Stallards were by no means

and

Sir Healt

and Irish competently

diplomat,

Court No. 1: C. R. Tiernan and of their being caught leighans 6: Waterloo 14 Moseley

Barrow disheartened,

Rugby but fought backi

League! confidently with whatever cama Loraine, to a splendid win in J. Horsman vs J. Lerlou and prospect of the Southern Sec-10; Weston-super-Mare 6 Notis, 6 gamely-to no avail.

Swinton 7. Batley 5 Hunalet 18; tion of the Third Division, but their way.. Shortly before the final whistle,

Bradford Northern 8 Halifax 7 Court No. 2: Miss M. Xavier vs Doncaster Rovers, who drew The half line of J. S. Dilon the Coventry Foal Stakes, run, Kermoni.

over one mile, here today. a fine soul by Crutchley for the Hassan audi Bhagat Singh kept was the colt's first public Mrs. E. M. Tebbutt,

Halifax, cannot afford many slips Bramicy, 3 Belle Vue Rangers 0: Castleford-7-Leeds-2; Hudders- Court No. 3: A Zimmern vs F: the Northern-Section.- Leicesters put the issue beyond all the Recreio forwards quiet and outing this season and his trainer.

Notts County lead the Southern field 41 Hull Kingston Rovers Da plied their own line with good Noel Marless, expressed satisfac- H. Kwok, doubl

Court No. 4: Mrs. C., Getz and Section from their Royal Leicesters: Cpl. Kinson, passes.

neighbours Keighley 11 Featherstone Rovers tion with his performance.

sik 0: Salford 5 Wigan 28: St. L/C Mills, Pte. Bogg, CSMI Wool-| The forwards were inclined to m

The race was run in driving C. T. Stapleton vs Mrs. H. Gens-Nottingham

points, and only have two games Helen's 30 Whitehaven 17; Wako- were ton, Pte. Shields, L/C Handford, He back rather for, particularlyln, and The Golden Road, lying burger and H. Sabati,

Court No..5: Mrs. F. Litton and in hand. further Pte: Green, Pte. Roc, Pte. Hutsby, Ibrahini and Pinto and.

thirdl un entering the straight. Cpl. Hyde and L/C Crutchley, consequence, the line rarely got

South, Staffords: Pte. Cooper, moving

Joined the Aga Khan's classle colt, K. M. Getz vs Miss M. Figuerado Khorasan, in a. stirring struggle and D. MacGregor. L/CN

F. Smith, Plc. Bateman.

before drawing away to win by Plc. W. Smith, Plc. A. Smith, Cpl.

one and a half lengths. Windsor, Sgt. Newton, Pte. Kelly, Sgt. Badderley, Plc. Eagen and Plc. Footner.

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Alterations to classification list

The following are the altern- tions to the Classification List of the Hong Kong Jockey Club:

To Class 1A (1B) Barbarian. To Class 18: (2) World Peace. To Class 2: (3) My Love, (18) Shunnon.

To Class 3 (4) Hurricane, (4) Oakland Bridge, (4) Sparkling Eyes.

To Class 4: (3) Flying Arrow. (5) Jasmin, (5) Kwong Yiu, (3) Lady Gloucester, (5) Penforce, (5) Top Hat.

To Cinas 5: (6) Topper, (4) Tripoli, (4) Roue d'or.

To Class 6; (3) Powerhouse, (3) Southcast Wind, (8) Victorious.

To Class 7: (8) Al Fresco, (0) Kwong Leung. (0) National Glory, (8) Rosemarie.

To Class 9: (8) Betty Lou, (0) Bronte, (8) Mabuhay, (8) Pinkle, (8) Prosperity, (8) Reputation,| (8): Topsail,

To Class 11950 Australian Ponies (2) Lawrence, (Unel) Speed Bird.

Attacks peter out Added to this was the fact that the Recreio wing halves, Sequiera The Golden Bond started oven and Alves, kept close watch money favourite owing to heavy on the opposing wingers so that support for Khorasan, who was a attacks generally petered pui. 6 to 4 chance. A field of six ran.

either on the wings, or by a hii Brings off "double"

too for head in the middle, with which Nery and Gonsalvea dealt safely.

Forest.

by

held Trinity 13 Dewsbury 3; Nearest rivals

Warrington 7 Leigh 10 Widnes Doncaster Rovers' nearest 25 Liverpool Stanley 5; Work- who Ington Town: 22 Rochdale Hornets rivals are now Gateshead,

Other match: Oldham 14 were the only team in the Loa-3; York 7 Hull 8.. que to take six points from the

Bordeaux. 3-Router, • Tra Court No. 2: J. Leriou vs C. w. Ensler matches, Tebbuit.

Tomorrow at 6.45 p.m. Court No. 1: Miss N. Lambert Baker vs Mrs. J. A. Bolley.

Court No. 3; T. E. Baker vs Capt. E. H. Ross Magenty.

Jack Court No. 4: Mrs. M. Chow, and Laler in the afternoon,

of Fowler L. C. Kotewall va Mr. and Mrs.) Waugh, the trainer Platter, winner of the Two Thou- J. Horsman. sand Guineas Trial Stakes

On

Garcia, apart from a few pen- sive perambulations to keep him- self warm, was scarcely called Saturday, brought uff a fine double when his filly, Sonlinea, beat Sin-

upon to bestic himself

Friday, April 14 at 5.45 p.m. Court No. 1: Mrs. G. Chaun and

Reed was, as ever, a sure less by a neck injan exciting D. Chen vs Mrs. E. M. Tobbutt

One to the

Thousand and T. O. Baker. and safe stopper in the middle finish

Court No. 2 Mrs. A. Bailey and and made much ground with Guinens Trial Stakes, run over A. Zimmern va Miss P. Ward and cleverly placed partes."

seven furlongs.

Marques was working hard at But Beautiful was half a length A. V. White.

Court No. 3: Capt. and Mrs. Inside-left and on the wing away third in a field of nine run-Robertson vs Mrs.J. T. Lawes and Cutterres threatened donger ners. once or twice.

Remedios was guilty of almless: hitting up the middle several decusiour, while the two Gosanos. if doing nothing spectacular. were competent and Incisive.

for

Court No. 4: Mrs. S. Ground- water and N. Hart Baker vs Mrs. L. F.-Stokes and J. Lerlou,

Court No. 5: F. R. Kerman vs

L. F. Stokes. Ban!Inca,

whom Lard Howard de Walden paid a big price at the Doncaster. Yearling Bales, started at 4 to 1, and was ridden by E. P. H. Smith. J. A. Abbas. One of the leading fancies for The teamwork of Recreio was the One Thousand Guineas and superior to that of the Indians the Oaks, Sanlines, by Precipita and they thoroughly deserved tion out of Sun their win.

WORLD RELAY

RECORD BROKEN

Kimberley, April 10,

time of 47.8 seconds.

sister to the

Saturday, April 16 at 3.00 p.m. Court No. 1: Miss J. Watts vs Court No. 2: Miss P. Ward vs

is 'n half Mrs. L. F. Stokes

winner, Woodaywitch Stakes

Both The Golden Road and Miss M. Figuerado.

Court No. 3A. P. Weir va Sanlinca will not run again until Winner T. E. Baker/Capt. E. H. the Two Thousand Guineas and Ross Magenty zamekata

Court. No.. 4: Miss N. Lambert: the One Thousand. Guineas re- Four South · "African" women spectively at the end of the mooth. Baker and: Mrs. C. Getz ve Mrs. J. Lawes and Mrs. E. M. Tebbutt. Sportsmaster wins To Class 2-1980 Australian printers Miss F. Willis, Mins 8.

Black, Miss E. Maskell and · Missi

At 4:30 pm. Ponies (1) Bon Cruachati,

Kempton, Park, Middlesex, (3) Daphne Robb-broke the women's

April 10. Corrib, (1) Flag Day, (3) Gypay 440 yards. (four by 10) world

Court No. 1: A. V. White va Diamond, (Unel), High Straight, relay record here today with a Mr. Dave

Morris's Sportsmaster winner F. R. Kermani/J. A. (1) Karnes.

won the Queen's Prize here this Abbas. TO

Topicians › 3m 1980- Australian The previous record of 47.4 afternoon. Major Ian Floor's Mos- Court No. 2: R. O. Baker va Panier (4) Bonnie Eyes, (4) Hol seconds was set up by the Dutch quito was second and Lieutenant- Winner J. Leriou/C. W. Tobbutt. Wong. (3) Norse Lady, (1) Prairie national team in 1948, -

U. K. W Colonel H. Phillips': D.

Court No.:3; C. G. March vs Moon, (Unch) Uncle Willie.

Bleven: watches timed the South third in a field of 12 runners. Winner J. V. Bellors/A. E. P. African girls during their run The betting was: 4 to 1 Sports Guest today and five of them registered; master. 8 to 1

8 to 1.Mosquito, 15 to 2 47.3 seconds Reuter,

D. UA K. W. .... The race was.

by two won lengths, with one and a half lengths between the second und third, F. Barlow rode Spartamas- ter, Le Hero did not rue-Reuter,

To Clans 150 Australian Ponies (Uncl) True Love.

Note: The figure within Dony's parenthesia indicates the provious class.

. HKFC IN VI

The following will represent the

HKFA COUNCIL

MEETINGS

A meeting of the Council of the Hong Kong Football Club in their Hong Kong Football Association League soccer match against the will be held at the office of the Royal Navy in the First Division Association, on Tuesday April 18, today at 5.15 pm on the Navy at 5.30 p.m. Ground, Callway Bay's they

Brown Roberts" Barker, Bar-

LAND FORCES ATHLETIC MEET

The annual athletic sporta meet of Land Forces, Hong Kong, will EXHIBITION BASEBALL be held this week, with the heate being runoff tomorrow and New York, April 10.3. Friday) at 86ökunpoo,

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