1953-10-28 — Page 7

ON THE

SOCCER SIDE

(Edited by Marshall Fallows)

THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1953.

Ballet is booming at the Valley now that Norwegian dancer Tutti Lemkov is training with the Charlton team, Tutti was recommended to train there by Hans Jeppson, Charlton's former centre-forward. So he does so-every morning.

Saya goalkeeper Sam Bartram: "I had no idea it took so much training to

get to the top in the bullet world.

"Tutti is as fit as any player in the Football League. And goes an artistic grace that has to be seen to be believed."

Which is why you will find the Charlon players clustered round their TV sets, watching ballet dancer Tulli Lemkov on pacarries,

The Suys Tutti:

Chariton It's boys have been wonderful.

a pity I can't persiade 4 trw ballerinas to Jem ne jan my Training."

When Torquay United placed a transfer fee that no other club would pay on the head of Albert Suitfall, they dki the fonors CardIY player a good turn,

It forced 5ttall-brother of Cardiff' Welsh international back--into Southern League football with Barry, for whom he is playing outside-left, He also look N Job stonemason, FATIC

AHEAD

with his fitness

Tommy Atkins'

Army Sports Parade

This column is intended solo dash

news

I've seen in a long

going to take

side and a strong

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thea. But

Home Soccer

ENGLAND'S

Standings PROUD RECORD

The following are the present Home Soccer League standings after last Saturday's matches:

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time.......

A nice compliment | ökbain to provide topical Army

from an opponent. But i think but I know that this Welch XV can afford Aports that, there is not one soldier in he just a little generous... 4 የ1ኛ asportsman who will not join they have a powerful is better off with me in paying tribute is

unit side to beat financially than ever he was as to the grand work of a very keep your 3 012 the grea a League player.

special team' we have here shleted Dorsets they have CONFUSION

squite a tevan te o Confusion cheat For Bristea in Hongkong. City

supporters...the Prutie 1 refer to the ladies who give Awh, of Trowbridge, just de so freely of their the .mobbed from the RAF, are range, and organise the ten- Hies of the Services Clubs. These turning to Ashton Gate.

In ace found in clubs it all Andy and David are as identi-

Alve and Erie Parts of the Colony: they do their cal as Surrey's

anly Bedser. They are the 20-year-work voluntarily and the old sons of the former Glasgow eward they want is to see that forers are Catle, Plymouth Argyle, and the members of the

well-looked after in their off-duty Raith Rovers player.

time.

10 ru,

Ex-Army goalkeeper Farr has joined up with St. Joseph's,

Scunthorpe. Cluster heid Grindby Mansteld

Cas Bale

1st, Accrugsmat

Sports news from the King's who recently arrived from Korea, that they are holding intensive trials and practices in ou! all sports in order to sort

the During resources, their time the regiment was in Korea May Ladies, un behalf of the there was te time and few Pul Molloy, Watford's trainer,

many customers' of your part-incel ties for organised sport and must take some

week or of the credit cuts: ckp, say how much your it will taken them a for the net football played by work is appreciated.

Tanning get things (Wo

been Fener Bahe:, the Turkish tour-

have I smoothly.. ing team.

warned to keep a look out for their footbuiters Akcl their boxers.

tour.

•

Fun and guines In a unit Pat, a former Bradford City | soccer maeth. A winger was and Fulhom player, conchel santing towards gool when he The referee, who Fener Babice for four years and was Tuuled. has given them a few refresher had very delite invas on the Calling all muscle men...the sesslong in London during their avantage rule saw that the Colony weighting lifting contest

recovered the ball will

Chinese player hat

be held at the but the

Y.M.C.A..

on Bridges Street and let him go on fouled winger was having none 31st October ut 7 p.m.

Army rowing representatives of thiste nattcipated that the referee would blow up were in the Colony team that so he lifted the ball to place it went to Brunei...but they didn't where the foul took place ...

manage to win the trophies, ar way a very annoyed young man to and that he had been penalized for handling...

has cut down

Ray Middleton, Derby County's goalkeeper-J.P.. his Soccer talks to youth clubs, Buy Bay, who ured to travel to most parts of Derbyshire to

the youngsters

What with my work as a J.P., Soccer training in Derby, and helping my wife at our grocery shop in Chesterfield,

Army cricket heads are high these days...the 'A' and 'B' teams are now leaders of their respective divisions....

I am told by one who, watch- cl the

retent Army-Nevy runger match that it was just encounter watched in many

I've very Good news for Army goff little time for anything else." enthusiasts a new star is in your midst. A young corparal, froin Twenty-five years ago "Tich" who is a scratch player, has

the Colony in Handley was a "Spurs" forward. arrived

ct Now he's che

about the toughest the club's Korea and, once he has had a into chance

to play himself

are expretext the trip to form, big things When he made Cardiff recently he looked in on from him. Cyril Splers, City's manager, an old colleague at Totenhari.

keenest followers.

Another Alan arrived on the

excellent

•

he had long day.

The star of the cricket season I have just received-sme uploaks like being a bowler-The-

regarding lo-dute information

The association success of the Army 'A' is being Morton

by hits the N.T.A.C.A.

the membership of, 33 substantially assisted

work of bowler Soccer seene

now has a and, like the famous Rangers and and has 23 names on its waiting Dowling. His latest effort is a

for only he is

waking

sound 5 wickets for 44 runs... has pro- machines. The club

and during the week he found number of cerjalni vided A Morkom,

time to lake 7 for 24 for Alari The new

units have RASC against the R.E. and Some schoolboy international, is with cycles

thetr 1or Sunderland. He is equally effe provided machines

riders.....

while enthusias- tive at outside right.

the members have had their own

from the Some of Burnley's up-and-cycles sent out

The coming youngsters are well in

Scotland player, outside-left.

WELL IN LINE

HT1

Hist

the

It is amazing how good news pets around. The name of Mr the U.K.

Douglas of the Hong Kong Foot- association has ambitious ball Club has been cropping up line for England enps in the not plans and the only hold-up is

suficientgularly in Army rugger elicies the provision of

this week.... the conversation too far distant future.

if you can hip in is usually if you want a England team manager Walter Machines

please contact Capt. Winterbottom saw them humble any way Arsenal

5-2 at Highbury, and C. R. Lord, the Secretary of they first elas rifree he's your was decidedly impressed, A number of names ontered

man....

Southport Trunnere

Chester

Hap Darlingtona

You Chy

Halifax Rochdale

Working

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IN DANGER

Says Harold Palmer

England's proud record-never beaten at home by visitors outside the British Isles is in danger. The warning light showed against the Rest of the World that England is not ready for the Hungarian invasion next month.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB THIRD RACE MEETING

(To be held under the Rules of the Hong Kong Jockey Club),, Saturday, 7th November & Monday, 9th November, 1953. THE PROGRAMME WILL CONSIST OF 18 RACES The First Bell will be rung at 1,30 pan. on the 1st Day and the First Ince run at 2 p.m. On the 2nd Day the First Belt will be rung at 11.30 am, and the First Race run at 12.00 nom. The Ufa interval is after the Fourth Race (1.30 pan.).

The Sceretary's office at Alexandra House will close at 11.45 a.m. cu the st. day and nt. 10a.m. on the 2nd day.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

NO PERSON WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED, All persons MUST wear their badges prominently displayed

throughout the meeting.

Admission Badges at $10.00 each per day are obtainable

through the Secretary on the written or personal introduction of Member, such member to be responsible for all visitors intro- duced by him.

Tifins will be obtainable at the Club House if ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 72011).

NO CHILDREN will be admitted to the Club's premises during the meeting. For this purpose a Child is a person under the age

Yet the selectors need not be stampeded into whole sale" changes. That is not the way to better teams-and [of seventeen years, Western standard.

much at the it is good team work that is missing so moment.

So often he had Fans may bemorn the poverty, him in mind. of English soccer and the lack of to meet the challenge of two those finer skills so adroitly dis-or three rivals.

Mathews played by the Continentals, but nothing can be done about that Mortensen were the best of the inzmediately.

English forwards, these must be

Although

It is no use looking for are changes here. bunch of playors like Tollen - ham's Tominy

The

and

jest answer

Mortensen

seems to

take

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

The price of admission will be $3.00 each per day, payable al the Gate.

Any person leaving the Enclosure will be required to pay the requisite fee of $3.00 in order to gain re-admission.

MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS will be obtainable in the RESTAURANT,

SERVANTS

Servants must remain in their, employer's boxes except for to Harmer, even if be anyone believes that the clever Lofthouse's place in the centre passing through on their duties. They may on no account use the ball Jugglers are ideal.

and bring in Jimmy Hogan at Betting Booths In the Members' Beiting Hall.

CASH Inside-right, yet I would prefer

SWEEPS

BIG DIFFERENCE Anyway, there is a big dito sa Stuert Leary, Charlton'

The cost of a Through Ticket is $30.00. Through Tickets ference between juggle and centre-forward, given his chance.

Young Albert Quixall is not reserved for this meeting but not paid for by 10 am, on Friday, the quick Intelligent positieming

A mare direct type 6th November, will be sold and the reservation cancelled for future combined with

perfect control ready yet.

of the ball on the ground that like Harold Hassall of Bolton is meetings. delighted the Wembley crowd,

The display these foreign forwards was, indeed, it delight.

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TURPIN

MAY COME

UNDER FIRE

most briliant individuals facing

poor England defence. But

that do not. Imagine English crowds want to see thi brand of footbalf all the time. It is a revelation when played by such artists as these, but the cheap imitation so often seen on the Continent is quite spineless

So the

task des relee.os not change. The display of the England team simply underlined the weaknesses. A few judicious revisions might work the oracle for the match with Hungary at Wembley on November 25.

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Rend Eckersley not enough at left lxick. He must shoulder a lot of the blame

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Cash Sweep Tickets may be obtained from the Cash Sweep Offices at Queen's Building, (Chater, Road), 5, D'Aguilar Street and 382 Nathan Road, until 11 am. on the 1st day and 10 a.m. on the 2nd day.

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Backers are advised not to destroy or throw away their tickels until after the "all clear" signal has been exhibited,

ALL WINNING TICKETS AND TICKETS FOR REFUNDS MUST BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT AT THE RACE COURSE ON THE DAY TO WHICH THEY REFER, NOT LATER THAN ONE HOUR AFTER THE TIME FOR WHICH THE LAST RACE London, Oct. 20. British middleweight | OF THE DAY HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO BE RUN. champion, Randy Turpin, may be subject to disciplinary action the by the stewards of the British Board of Boxing Control result his poor showing Bobo Olson in their against world utle fight in New York last week.

Teddy Waltham, Secretary of for the the BBBC and Meinl observer in as for that body when Turpin took from Olson, sald

Billy Wright is not the man he was ut right-haif, question whether

a preparing a report

he

is

on

the "unorthodox and inadequate yet training methods" Turpin used. the selectors

Turpin's training or lack of are ready to rest him.

It would be most unkind if the selectors dropped Berck Ufton, Charlton's centre-half, after one

game.

Ullon's form has to be judged the night busi with the failings of those around was critical.

Allen Takes

Decision

In Title Fight Badly

Tokyo, Oct. 27.

Yoshio Shirai tonight narrowly retained-the-world Ryweight title by outpointing Terry Allen of Britain over 15 hard-hitting rounds.

ever seen."

Sharpe said that the referee

favoured Shin by allowing him

Sharpe

about

the referee

his

it was sharply criticised by British boxing writers who saw him in the United States. Jack Solomons, the London promoter who controls a major share of business in Britain also Solomons sald after arriving from New York to ៦៤ that Turpin deserved brought before the stewards,

Waltham told the Press ho hoped to finish his report in a day or two for presentation to BBBC President J. Onslow

Fone.

"It will be for Mr Fane to decide

whether the report

should go before the next meet- in about at the stewarts Ing

weeks' time for any disciplinary action," possible three Waltham said.

It preparation for the biggest middleweight fight since Turpin

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After the fight, Allen's Manager, Johnny Sharpe,

Ray Robinson in New York in The Hongkong Countryside (Herklots) bitterly told newsmen: "It is the worst decision I have lost the world title to Sugar Enjoyable Coskery

in- Turpin sparred The referee's score for Shirai

York Coronation Glory was 140 points and for Allen lounging around his few days Congkong Birds (Herklots).

One judge gaye Shiral to punch with the inside of the

150, Allen 130. The other judge training camp, complained about King George Vi

"things on it's Fun Finding Out - 2nd.sarios slekness and glove,

(Bernard Wicksteed) my mind" and thr atened to The fight was clearly even for gave Shiral 150, Allen 146.

Manager's Complaint

the fight if anyone abandon the first ten rounds, with Allon

complained bitterly bothered him forcing the pace, Allen, former

after the world title-holder, kept up

Waltham said he "prominent | constant barrage with his two night. He said the referee had by featured the unorthodox train- handed punching.

broken close quarter fighting ing" in

his report-Associated gh Allen

was clearly apart so soon that Allen did not Press. Association.

in the fighting, re- have a chance to develop Hert's "cheering" news for Isamu

Itoh kept pulling attack. Winterbottom's I have just heard of

fighters out of clinches In the dressing room, Allen, good advice given to the Army golfers

immediately. He warned Allen who was doctor wishes to remain anonymous.

was completely unmarked by their soccer team

This gentleman has sent me a Wiree times for holding.

appearod fresh, broke in L.R.C. To-day · now becoming Bre of conversation Grounci Chief topic

opened cautiously but to say: "1 thought I won It.

The L.R.C. will hold a pro-Hongkong Escape (R. B. Goodwin) among West Ham fans is the very hard and in order to re-chit for a bottle of whisky which

of cuts and is to be presented to the first did not seem to worry about He kept flipping at me with the

Army golfer who does a hole in form of Ray Stroud, England duce the number

his left eye, injured last month inside of his gloves. That does sentation of prizes at 8 p.m. to- presentation international right-abrasions players should put a

one In an amateur

organised competi in his fight with the Filipino, not count for points in England day. Before the

Lea Espinosa. The eye did not

He never hurt there will be the Anals of the Cilos Annual wingor, a 28-year-old printer's liberal film of vaseline on their

and a very pleasant

America.

Inter-hong tennis tournament 10th too. salesman who led the Hammers knees before a game. So on

play soccer Dr

between Harry Wicking & Co. to a 7-0 floodlit victory against whether you

rugby there is a useful Hearts.

Looking ahead.. the Army Hockey Association is planning Will the Hendon playar sign minder. professional with West Haan?

Six-a-Side Hockey Festival at Sookunpoo on Fuster Mondey.

notebook.

in

were

Ho received an offer from manager Ted Fenton last season,

but was not interested.

come

re-

ja

This

The Army Hockey Assoclu- ton completed arrange- merts

Inter-Unit Competition. Knock-out

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on

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the fight.

Shiral scored frequently with other fight with Shiral next (H. Owen-Hughes, and G. N. 15 but he Gosano) and Royal Interocean But often, week if necessary,"

and Lam snaking left

(J. Hoalebos be two Idnes Allen's agile weaving and fast stipulated there must

Yuk-wing). footwork kept him clear of neutral judges and a Japancre

The prize-giving will be fol- Shirai's hardest posches.

refence. Asociated PreE

lowed by a cocktail party. After the tenth round Allca Now the ran who has guested will start early in January and 25 miles Open Time Trial on seemed to slow up. Shirai hit with Brentfond and Arsenal may the present plan is to hold the 19th Nov. This event is open to him more often and the Japa- change his mind.

title-holder With all civilian and service cyclists tes

clearly won Stroud Joined Hedon in semi-inal

March...and the final : 31st. and I am asked to remind the last three rounds. 1938....is top scorer this season March, An added attraction intending competitors that all

It was a speedy, hard hitung with eight goals.

will be Consolation Plate for entries must be lodged with fight throughout. Even at the Onish, both fighters often stood Before signing! inside-right those teams krocked out in the Capt. C.R. Lord, Hon. Sec. of

31st toe to toe, slugging it out with Johnny

Rainford from Cardiff first round of the competition. the Association by Sat.

'both Oct. They should be addressed

fists. There City, manager Bill Dodgin of

The activities of the new to him c/o ilth Infantry knockdowns. Brentford sounded Will Grant,

Amateur Boxing Workshops, REME, BAPO/1.. the Cardiff forward.

Hon Kong: for an

Assocation are being closely opinion on the player.

Grant played under Dodgin's followed by Army boxers who managument at Southampton-ce in them was glad to help his old boss..

grade player."

were

no

Danish Swimmer Sets New Record

Copenhagen, Oct. 27. Danish swimmer J. E. Hansen set a new unofficial world record at Adensco on Monday night for the 100-meine orthodox breast-

10 Congratulations

Army more opportunity soccer players Weils, Stevens, to meet new opponents The McLean, and Reeves who have first big show will be held on been selected for the Combined "Yes, he's your man," re

November in aid of the Services 24tl

team and 20 "With a bit of ported Grant.

Сабоу, and Frazdr sound coaching he'll make a top-Earl Hog Funda suggestion in Granger,

eldentally that was Alert made who are chosen as reserves. th this column three weeks ago. Wells has been further honour-stroke. 1te covered the distance

and down the led with Army units

the captaincy of the In 1 minuto .20.9 seconds-on up

France-Presse. ture of their unit boxing com- petitions and everything points:

A point of interest for boxera.. to us having a really thrilling an amendment to ABA and ISBA and Baxter of the Royal Artillery, boxing season.

rules regarding foul blows.Cpl Eaton of the RMP.....dad ...a deliverbe blow on the back Cooley a young centre half or '33 A sporting comment by of the HEAD OR NECK..... Gen. Hospital...Amy Tennis Walch Rogt, rugger player atter There will be no doubt about the Trials postponed for seven days the game against 25th, Fid. Reg. Tubbit punch' in future.

Soccer Under The area are forward with particu- team.

Arc Lights

London, Oct. 27. Crystal Palace best Stade Francais (France) by four goals to two in a friendly football match played under floodlights

tonight,

·

almost sorry R.A.....I was

that Jerome did not manage to

SINIPPETS....Anny v RAF 16 In another friendly mulch, Carlisle United boat Queen of get a try. after that excellent Golf on Nov. 11th.....Good re- 60 yards run,...it was the best ports of soccer players Higgins the South 3-1--Reuter.

Major and Minor Unila soCERT knock-out competition -- the Challenge Cup' to start on 30th Novi....Todd-White still winning those cycling events.....

ISAAC STERN, like SOLOMON, has been creating a sensation in Japan. He is one of the world's greatest violinists. Four weeks ago it came to my knowledge that he was visiting Japan and would come through Hongkong on his way to Europe. From then on 'tried to contact him through New York and japan · but with no success, To cut a long story short, my efforts only bore fruit yesterday, when Isaac Stern him- self spoke to me on the telephone from Tokyo and promised me he would give a recital during the 48 hours he will be here. My explanations are necessary for music lovers who might be bewildered at this short notice. Isaac Stern will give one recital at the EMPIRE THEATRE on Wednesday, 4th Novembar, 1953, at 6 p.m. Admission prices are $20, $15 and $10, Booking commences to-morrow at the EMPIRE - THEATRE and their Town 'looking Office, Shell House (side lane).

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