1953-05-05 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1953.

RUGBY

LEAGUE CUP FINAL THRILL

P. Ramsden, stand-off half-back, scores the first try for Huddersßeld in the Rugby League Cup Final against St Helen's at Wembley Stadium.. London, on

April 25. Huddersfield won 15-10.

An Outright Appeal To All English Cricketers

By DENIS COMPTON

Before taking first ball in my third innings as a cricket columnist

I want to make an outright appeal.

It is addressed to all English cricketers, critics, and crowds. Simply, it is to remember that our prospects of winning back the Ashes could be swayed either way by the amount of support given to those representing us at Trent Bridge, Lord's, Old Trafford. Headingley, and The Oval

Such support should not be confined merely to the duration of the Tests. Rather should it begin now, and be continued throughout the coming weeks, boll on and off the field.

Already the Australians have

The more 1 play, the more an I convinced that technical ability provides little more than half the complex compound which is contained in the make-up of the top-class p

performer.

form in the Oval trial matches, Apparently he has altered his action by constant practice at a winter indoor school and he has eliminated any suspicion of throw when bowling his faste: The presence of an all-rounder other essentials. lack nothing in like Alan Walkins or John Ban It is no exaggeration to say confidence, but I'm afraid

that in

would in in the team

give the that when South Africa squared the

an-captain a fifth bowler. the rubber two-ali by beating other, too many Englishmen have Note that I have not included Australia in the Fifth Test at been overawed by thoughts of a leg-break Melbourne, English hopes soured facing the men with the big-Wright starts the season well he

peaked green caps long before must come

gained a psychological point by mention confidence, and ball.

their

customary battle-inetics.

Australians

for

аге

one reason organ-

bowler.

If Doug

into the reckoning,

MAJOR CHAPMAN TO LEAD

COMBINED SERVICES AGAINST CIVILIANS

Major B. D. Chapman, the Colony Pentathlon Champion, will be captain of the Combined Services team against the Combined Civilians in the first annual athletic match at Kai Tak on Sunday.

What's best in

Kowloon?

He has also been selected to compete for the Combined Services in four WILLOW INN events-the 'High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump and Javelin Throw. Captain da Costa, the RAF all-rounder, is in three events.

Gnr. Derek Coburn will 440 Yards-Lo Wing - chuen į Shot Put — Chan Wal-chuen double in the 880 Yards and } (SCAA), Hung Chee kee] (SCAA), R. Heitmeyer One Mile, the Services' Three} (SCAA),

Wing - Kal} (HKUAC), 1.40

Lau Kani-yu Miles chore being left to the (SCAA). Reserve: Cheung (SCAA). capabic feet of Gnr. Cope of Chek-yín (SCAA), 25 Field Regiment, RA.

800 Yards-Lee Shu-chung There are few surprise selec- | {SCAA). Leung- Kam po tions in the team, the most in- (SCAA). Cheung Chick -vin teresting being that of the (SCAA) Leung Yhu - tam Hongkong Chinese Training (SCAA). Unit's Chow Jor for the Pole One Mile

Vault.

(HKAAC)

SCAAN (SCAA). Of the Army units, the Dor SCAA). zetshire Regiment have the largest

representation. members of their team Eelected,

nine being

The team is: 100 Yards-L/Cpl. Crane

Discus Throw - Chan Wal- chuen (SCAA), R. Heltmeyer (HIKUAC), Lau -Kam - yiu (SCAA),

Javelin Throw Chan Wal- chuen (SCAA), Ron Thompson Frank Waller (HKAAC), Lau Kam-yluj Chah Kim-hung (BCAA), Marcus Souza Leung

Yiulam (HKAAC),

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High Hurdles 440 Yards-2/LI, Goodburn hung (SCAA), (26 Field: RA), L/Cpl. Lock-

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PEBBLE 8A, Chang Yal (HKAAC), Fong Sill (Pui To LENSES A

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880 Yards-2/L↑ . Goodburn (23 Field. Reg.), Gr. D. Wells RA), 2/LU. (H.K. Coburn (45 Field, RA) Re serve: Pie. Hunt (Dorsetshire Reg.).

One Mile-Gar. D. Coburn (45 Field, RA), LAC D, los-

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High Jump - Deborah Hurl- hatt (HKAAC), Valerie Jolt (unattached). Chan Pul-yce

Low Hurles-A. F. Collaco (HKAAC), 110 Sai - hung (SCAA). Lec Sekt cluen (SCAA).

High Jump Victor Lai (SOAA). (HKUAC). George Thumb (HKAAC); Ling Sum (SCAA).) tan

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O'Reilly Mayne (HKUAC), D. (Royal Ulster Rifles),

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Wong Peng-soon, the un- Maugham (45 Field, RA). Re- Hop, Step & Jump-Shek Ka- official World Badminton serve: Cpl. Harding (Wiltshirelim. (SCAA), George Thumb

(HKAAC),

Saunders Champion, with his George Regi).

High Hurdles Capt. J. E.(HKAAC). Chang Wa long team-mates Cheong Hock- Mulvaney (HQLF), Fus, Davey (SCAA).

and leng

Charlie Seow, (Dorsetshire Regt.), 2/Lt, D. S.

thrilled a large crowd of Fawcus (32 Medium, RA). Re- serve: 2/LI. Paterson (170 Lt.

'enthusiasts at the Southorn Ety.).

Playground last night in Hurdles -2/Lt. D. S. AN UNDERESTIMATION

they have gone on to the field. but Doug himself will be the

Fawcus (32 Medium, RA), What has happened in the last

Therefore,

I make the point first to admit that against him2/Lt. Paterson (170 Lt. Bly.). fortnight? My impression is that that every good batting or bowl- there must always be a big LAC O'Brien (RAF). Reserve:

much praise bas beening performance against the

F/Lt. G. W. F. Charles showered Fun the Australians that Australians by a county or an

(RAF). many people are again looking individual before a Test Match on them as near-giants, and in will help England indirectly in doing so ure underestimating the the

the Test. abilities of our own players. I imagine that neither the

Not unnaturally, the Aus England captain nor the team trailons are singing one another's will be chosen until after the praises. Whatever may be their Test Trial at Edgbaston at the

outwardly they end of May. private views, stick to the loyal theme-this

htthis

GO

Gide will be one of our best,

MOST DIFFICULT Assuming that Len Hutton is

Maybe the Australians will captain and first-wicket batsman, blend into a powerful team. What of it? There's no reasons why the question of deciding upon his England should not be even Peing partner may be the must

difficult of all problems.

Look at

at some of the men to

stronger.

DAVIS CUP

question mark.

--(London Express Service)

Heroes' Welcome

For Blackpool Footballers

Low

fuch Jamp Lt. G. B. Blight (Dorsetshire Regi), Gnr.

George (25 Field, RA), Major

Long Jumpire Reg!....

Norfolk

Nearula Made exhibition matches.

The Derby Favourite

In the Men's Doubles Wong with Robert Tay as his partner, was seen at his best. He play- ed beautifully and with case and executed each stroke with doadly accuracy.

Tay gave him good support with many brilliant smashes. They drew with Charlie Scow and Cheong Hock-leng 15-11 and 11-15.

In the Singies between Wong and Cheong, many fine smashes were made by Cheong,

Regt.). Reserve: CQMS Healing Joined to win £10,000 and had the Colony champion run-

(Dorset

BUL

D. Chapman (Royal Nor folk Regt). Reserve: 2/LI. M.

London, May 4. W Wren (50 Fd. Eng.).

'Odds of three to one against Pobe Vault-Capt. da Costa

were snapped up about Nearula, (RAF), Chow Jor (HKCTU). London, May 4.

Mejor B. D. Chapman (Royal the cary Two Thousand Guineas There was a heroes' wel-Norfolk Regi.). Reserve: Ple. winner, at tonight's callover on the Derby at the Victoria Club, come-for-Blackpool -foot-

Gordon

In the Men's Singles between 2/L1, M. W. The best price available after Ramon Young, the Hongkong ballers when they reached Wren (50 Fd. Eng.), Capt, to

the callover was 11 to 4.

Champion, and Charlie Scow. Lancashire tonight with the Costa

The (RAF), Major B. D.

Queen's coll, Aureole, was three sets had to be played. Seaw Chapman FA Cup.

(Royal

Premonition as joint ring with his drop shots but I firmly believe that the general pick from David Sheppard As they drove along to Black (RASC)

second favourite at 100 to 9. Young played magnificently. standard of cricket here is better (Sussex), John Ikin and Cyril pool with the trophy held aloft

The heaviest betting, how- Hop, Blep & Jump-Sigmn. than at any time since I began washbrook (Lancashire), Frank in their coach, 200,000 people

The players were introduced playing and that, after the lean

A. Fendall (H. K. Signal ever, was on Good Brandy anil to Mr D. W. MacIntosh, Commis chocred themselves hoarse with a years, the number

(Yorkshire), and Reg af the Lowson

Simpson.

Regt.), CQMS Hesting (RASC), Empire Honey, who meet in the stoner of Police. special sally for Stan Mathews, Capt. da Costa (RAF). Re Chester

tomorrow. Good

The following are the results: exceptionally gifted is back to

All hav

have their claims-but one South. African, Bully Perry, "the tithe maker of goods", and the

a week ago, Brandy, 40 to Rousay cerve: Fus. the vintage period.

Wong Peng-zoon and Mylthie extra

mark in favour of Reg is man who took the chance that shire Regt.).

in demand since Happy Laughter Gonsalves bent W. F. Fco and that

he is probably the best mattered."

Shot Put St, G. J. Har-whom he. beat in the Free Winnie Cheong 15-8; 15-4.

the Опо

Charlie Scow beat Young, 15-8 player of fast bowling in England.

Thousand "The goal?", commented Perry.rison (Army/RAF Movements). Handicap, won As one of the keys to the series as he left the couch. "Well, Stari L/Bdr. Bertrom (72 Light A.

7-15, 13-10. Guineas, was backed to win over

Wong Peng-soon beat Cheons will be the start which England laced it so well that it would A. Rest.), and LAC Gammon £22,000 and closed at 100 to 2. makes against the speed of Royave been a sin

Hock-leng. 21-0. or F/Sgl. ls," adding RAF.

(both Mitchell

Warwick At

Ipces today Goed Brandy Lindwall and Keith Miller, that "It was grand to score and help

was backed ib could be the turning factor.

Discus Throw-L/Bdr. J. to bring Ston his caveted win-

win £7,000, a £500 each way In any case most of the others ner's modal and the Cup Pawlowski (27 HAA Regt.). bat being struck on the course. Barcelona. May 4.

are so adoptable that their play Blackpool."

Lt. J. B. Lambert (14 Field,

Empire Honey, supported Di Ulion Khoo and Winnin Spain completed a 5-0 success does not suffer if they bat lower

A divle reception was laid on

(RAF) tonight's callover to win about Cheong beat Elvic Tsok and RA). LAC Davidson over Israel in the first round in the order, Reg is essentially for the team in the Town Hall Reserve Cpl. Scott (Dorset- £20,000, finished 85 fourth

Helen Kwong 21-20. Eurone lie of the Davis an opening bat and he's fur tonight, and among a big batch shire Reg.).

favourite at 100 to 8. Throw-Sit. C._IL. Cup today when they won happier there

Javelin than

There was little money anywhere of

of messages received was the two remaining singles, else.

from Sir Winston Churchill Smith (Dorsetshire Regi.), Gnr the longer priced horses, among postponed from yesterday.

Not that I think England need Heartiest congratulations and Els (25 Field, RA), Major B. whom Airstream, a winner Martinez (Spain) beat be worried about the batting, another from Field Marshal D. Chapman (Royal Norfolk Newmarket on Friday, came in Dubitzky 0-4 8-1. R-7, and Besides these already mentioned Lord Montgomery-"I am de Regt.). Reserve: Cpl. Tricket at 40 to 1

100 (RAF). Weiss 6-3, we Have Tom Graveney (Spain) beat

Novaruliah.

6 last Ughted." 0-0, 6-3 today.

Hammer Throw-Sgt. J. P. Arthur Milton (Gloucestershire), Both are Freemen of Black-

week, drifted out to join tils Spain, and Sweden will meet Peter May (Surrey), Willle pool, and there is now a question Docherty (Welch Regi), CQMS stable companion, King of the at Barcelona, probably on May Watson (Yorkshire), -Alan that

Stan Matthews should be retshire Reg.). Reserve:

Tosdevine, Pte. Copstick (Dor- | Tudors, at 25 to 1.

LI The Derby will be run at 14, 16 and 17.--Reuler,

Watkins (Glamorgan) and young come the third

Show (72 LAA Regi.).

Epsom Downs Saturday, Jim Parks of Sussex.

Whatever happens, the Town

Оде Mile Council

Race Walk - will

June 8. probably giveLt. Spooner (Royal Army Pay

PRICES QUOTED mementoes to the team for Corps). bringing fame to Blackpool. - Reuter

RESULTS

FINLAND LEAD

Helsinki, May. 4. Finland won the doubles to take a 2-1 lead against Ireland In their first round Davis Cup European Zone match hero to- day, each having won a singles encounter previously,

In today's doubles, Sakri Salo and Pentu Foreman

(Finland) won 7-5, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, against G. P. Jackson and J. D. Hackett, The remaining singles will be played tomorrow,—Reuter,

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Robert Tay and Wong Peng- Boon drew with Charlie Scow end Cheong Hock-leng, 15-11, 11-15.

ANOTHER ONE Another exhibition game will take place tomorrow ot 2.30 Pat Southorn Playground.

The following is the pro- ramme:

Men's Singles-Wong Peng- soon v. Hamon Young: Cheong Hock-leng v. Bill Funk.

Mixed Doubles Cheong Hock- eng, and Miss Ullan Khoo v. Charlie Scow and Miss Helen

Kwong

Men's Doubles-Wong Peng- oon and Ko Wai-bong v. Cheong

100 to 9 Premonition and Hock-leng and U Sci-lip. Aureble,

100 to 8 Empire Honey, 100 to 7 Good Brandy, 100 to Prince Carina, 20 to 1 Northern Lights, 22 to 1. Shikampu,

24 to 1 Novarullah, King of the Tudors and Mountain King.

33 to 1 Star of the Foreil, 43 to it Pharel Pinza and Ale- stream,

50 to 1 Oleandrin, Boxwood and Tosca--Reuler.

Tickets will be available from omorrow morning at Southern Playground.

17-YEAR-OLD ON BRITAIN'S DAVIS CUP TEAM

London, May 4. Bobby Wilson 17-year-old | London" schoolboy — today be- came the youngest player over selected for a British Davis Cup team.

BOWLING NUCLEUS Much can happen in 12 months but, unless the unexpected occurs, no doubt the Surrey trio of Alec

DECLINES INVITATION Bedser, Jin Laker, and Tony Lock,

The Combined Civilians team and Freddie Trueman

London, May 4.

has been selected as follows: will ⚫ form nucleus of

Stanley the

Matthews, whose

100 YardsStephen Xavier, brilliant play helped Blackpool attack.

(IIKAAC), Chang Yal-hung I'm not

going to follow the to match a victory from Bolton (SCAA).

Wanderers in the FA Cup final

(HKAAC). general line of hailing Trueman

t as England's answer to Miller on Saturday, has had to refuse Spencer (HKAAC), und Lindwall That wor

would be en to

20 Join

Yards: Stephen Xavier party most unfair to him. The

The opposi

leaving here on Thursday

(HKAAC), Lee Wing - kal tion this year will be considerably for a tour of South America.

(SCAA), Hung Chee keo JRC Tennis Teams different from last season's, Matthews had an injection to SCAA). Reserve: Yau Tak-kee

Sull, Fred will come into this rolleve a thigh strain before the (SCAA). The following have been selected to represent the Indian summer's series with the inestim-Cup final and is now feeling

able benefit of

of one year's ex- the strain considerably. R.C. in the Lawn Tennis League

Before leaving London for

·In" the "C" and "D" Division Perience of Test cricket,

Fred will face intense com- Blackpool

Matthews Malaya University today respectively:-

Singapore Plans team petition. Reports from Lanca-said: "I am very sorry to hive Teams Coming Here Monday, May 11—"C" at home v. SCAA: 1. Kitchell, shire indicate that Brian Statham to turn down this offer. I would

Soccer Festival S.-E. M. Bux, F. Rumjahn, has not only filled out but, has have loved to go, but don't feel

Singapore, May A.. R. Suffled, M. Samy and increased his pace. He will be my thigh will be quite right for

A team of 38 players and one about month and it is no use ameia, from the University of

Singapore, May_3. Wilson was at school when SM. Rumjifhn (Capt.), Re offering a strong challenge.

The Singapore Amateur Foot-team: saleclors notified ula scrves: Oman, Adem and Sulci- Belan is a very accurate fast going on such

a trip without Malaya Athletic Union will visit ball Association is currently mother of the honour. Her re bowler and,

not man.M:

although Rumjahn.

€ 80 feeling ft" quite. hostile as Fred, is tho

N. Llonel Smith, the Arsenal Hongkong in July for the bien- working on plans to hold on action was: "Good gracious. I Thisday, May 12-"D" team is seldom collared. Trevor Bailey left-back, has withdrawn from University of Malaya and the drangular tournament at Corona- over this as I am.

type

nial sports, moet between

Asian International soccer qua- expect Bobby will be as shocked awny V. Urban Council. R. Cis

whose

bowling 8. Hamjahn, All Khan (Essex),

the touring side because of University of Hongkong

flost time, according

The selection of the your Raliman Rux, Rahmat Omar, A. Scarborough last summer carned sciatica and a recurrence of an

The

of the Union,

today.. cater is another step in Britain's Cassumbhoy. S. F. S. Samy, particuler commendation from all old ankle injury. His piece will

Mr President

S. McCoy, one, new The BAFA hopes to be able to attempt to develop young players

mid **Reserver: B.: A Bux (Capt) present, and "Alan". Moss be taken by Bill Eckeraloy of

event, women's hockey, was in stage the, guojected soccer, fes-, and cimb back to the top of -amb Adam Khan, ga

(Middlesex) will also be pressing | Blackburn Rovers, his rival for cluded in this year's competition. tival, with teams representing world toonis. Ordinarily · Only "D" team players will meet at hard for a show.

the left-back place in the Eng- Other games to be contested in Hongkong, Indonesia, the Philips | mature players are named to the Star Ferry, H.K. aldo at 5.05 Tony Lock, the Surrey left-land alda, for some time- clude cricket, badminton, hockey nice and Singepore,United International forms Associated p.m.

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