1954-03-19 — Page 6

HOCKEY INTERNATIONAL

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, MARCH

TWO PLUCKY GOALS IN THE LAST QUARTER SAVE ENGLAND

Both England and Pakistan yesterday survived their semi-final natel of the International Hockey Tournament to fight it out another day for the right to meet Portugal in the final.

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A speenly, youthful and enterprising Pakistan XI scored two gosis in the first half and a fighting and a determined England XI came back from the shadow of defeat to equalise with two plucky goals in the last quarter of the tame,

They dominated with bustling A long clearance alone tho Fought out ut a tremendou<

lacties and hard hitting, but for right touch line provided Faw Pakistan, pace, the match

the game opening for Pakistan's with most of the players having the greater part of

to get the ball goal in the 17th minute. Right-

Owar played &gether in the League, thele Inability

and and winger

succeeded in enjoying a distinct advantage in well under control

the ball after a their men with accurate passes reaching for understandin

Bad e-ord:1n–

Ha nullified the

centre their defence in which the half-wards the

This wat

espertally evident?

tire

of the stood out,

drove

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grund efforts of and spr was nicely pass] In the forward line where the line, led by centre-hall Petters, et by Ebrahim to Wahab who fart, "Ketjung moves Pakistan forw

to the spelt donger again Englah gred A Wahab

at centre-forward the attack ably and proved himself a fit opportunist In the pools, but sportg wh a litle more steadiness on when t kept and inte usore nick have well sealed the he condi tate of the English side by con- me especiall

เ

two

of

by

A

bail pust en un- This defences of both teains sighted Boxall into the net.

Soon afterwards Pakistan in- stood up remarkably well to the

creased their lead after Wahab occasions and it was England's cr slight ruperiority in its depart had muffed an easy chance in

front of-the goalmouth. men dat saved them the day.

of the full-backs Pakistan's short-corner resulted in a melee In front of the goalmouth from Klian brothers, Farid Khan

contre-hal

Yusuf Yakub Khan,, stood up as well which

to send through as their vis-a-vis, Taylor and managed Dewar, and were seen in sine rising shot that Boxall failed to

see us it sped past him. very he clearances Portune tackling.

und

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it was in the half line that Pakistan: showed a woak link. Wanau, Yusuf und Hussain gave grit a sparkling exhibition of and determination in the first half, but played themselves out towards the end for lack of that of experience in little positional play that would have their down tremendously exertions.

tit thiers that rame lik way, che in the first half and other in the second.

One and two wins. The Yuruf, sach shower a fast pair of heels and proved themselves a constant menace to the English detener with well-directed cen- the Inside positions tres. In

ut well served Pakistan was Ebrahim and Dallah.

Pakis the

intle weakness with shower i thea ertatie tendencies, the laull WuY more Riaring among the English forwurds who very

Itse seldan froughout June could exert themselves attacking unit.

forwards

extra

the mure

Half time came with England}} just managing to hold Pakistani down to a 2-0 lead.

Pakistan

On the resumption again went into the attack and were unfortunate in just failing to put the issue beyond doubt when Wehab turned in a perfect centre from the right-wing only to see the ball hit the upright and deflect out of play.

England's fighting spirit was de-seen at its best at this stage as Pakistan were serving team to win yesterday's they began pinning the Pakistan In their own half match and on their performance team down

and succeeded In breaking ure very likely to be the sur- vivors in the return which has through the defence in the 20th

minute of the second half. been Axed for uext Thursday.

Smith gained

ol prasession THE GOALS

the ball in the

after a the offenseume and though in an awk- calue England assumed

ward position managed to flek, from

the bully-off in the 20th minute of the seround rive

the bull

past Kader from af yard's distance. Individual

by stout defence with the two full-yard brilliant

England's push, stop and hit Solih while their second albucks, Farid Khan and Yakub

a short-corner sequence from und again coming Talnutes Khan, time equations roal seven

to equailse just from full time was scored from into the picture with tanoly enabled them

before zeven minutes

the end tackle and clearances, a short corner.

with Taylor putting

the in finishing touch with a rasping [drive.

Their 13 gout, which

AS 4

but

half, was largely the result found themselves up against a

eftout

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB NINTH RACE ›MEETING

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THE TEAMS

Pakistan: Kader::F. Khan, Y! Khan; M. A. Wahab, E. Yunu T.. Hussab; M. Omor, H. K. Ebrahim 4. Wahub, Dallah) and M. Yusuf.

England: Boxall; Taylor! Dewar: Andrews, Peters, Farie: Homer,

Anthony, Peerty, Teyen.

TEST MATCH

Smith,

JUDGE

Mr Harry Golombek, of Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, 43-year-old former British Chess Champion, pictured at London Airport as he boarded a KLM liner for Amsterdam on his way to Moscow where he is presiding as supreme Judge of the World Chess Championship match between Mikhail Botvinnik and Vassilly Smyslov.

The invitation to Mr Golombek came from the International Chess Federation at the suggestion of Botvinnik and Smyslov. The Championship - a 24- game series will last with intervals until May 11.

Mr Golombek, who speaks Russign, will receive no pay for his services, but, his expanges are being paid by the Federation. -- Reuterphoto.

Eddy Choong Only Malayan To Reach Semi-finals

London, Mar. 18.

Ong Pol Lim and H. E. Heah of Malaya joined their compatriot. Eddy Choong, the holder, in the last eight of the Men's Singles in the All-England Badminton Cham- pionships today, but were both eliminated in the next round.

Ong had an easy 15-3 and 16-5 third round win over R. J. Lockwood, England, and Heah, last year's runner- up, best the promising 18-year-old Finn Kobbero of Den-

WEST INDIES mark, 17-14 and 15-5.

Tomorrow's Chances At The Valley

By "RAPIER"

The Hongkong Jockey Club's 'Ninth / Race- Meeling will be held over two con- secutive Saturday' afternoons, the first tomorrow and the second on March 27.

FIRST RACE Tai Bang Handicap: One Mite.

The programme.

opaus

There are nine races to morrow. The first saddling:belį will be rung at 1.90 p.m. each day. Tomorrow, the best event is the Shaukiwan Handicap, confined to Class 2 ponies to be contested in two sections over the two-mile post,

Here are my estimates of the] bination should not be ignored. I think Gracechurch (Mr H. chantes:

Poganty (Mr Lia and C. Woo), which passed

the' Firestone (Mr Renfrew) are winning post first and later.pas good enough to spring a surprise|disqualified for crossing at the with here.

Ipat meeting, is the logical SEVENTH RACE * choice for the first position. ponios. A dispute of superiorlly Matauwei Handicap: From 2-Me

Exquisite Love (Mr Chuang) will be settled between Same | Post.

has shown, råpld Improvement Class 5 ponies will battle out during morning alloys and it Again (Mr Plumbly) and The Stranger (Mr Alex Lam) in the finish in this event. Although should be very

|mana? wild plnen their faith in nish,

an event confined to Class

race.

near at the

it

1 will be recalled that the Great Conqueror (Mr William- Evening View (Mr II. C. Pih) former managed Lo squeeze son) on account of its win ins

nicely during coming along through an Inside opening to the Mount Kellet Handicap over morning gallops but I enanoi beat the istler by one clear this distance at the last meeting see it beating the abovemention- length over the two-mile post for Class

7 ponses with M ને ponies and the best at the last meeting.

Samarca up, I prefer Cleopatra can do is to take third position. Their chief worry has been (Mr Betello), which was second For those who are looking for wesented presented by the

presence of In the Smugglers' Pars Hand-an outsider. Fox Hunter (Mr Ann Hing (Me Kwok) which has cap, on account of its fitness at Yen Ching-lon) is the pony. improved in the a.m. gallops the moment during morning and should give a good account gallops.

of itself.

I think Great Conqueror

For outsiders I will look lo-should finish secand und Marine: AUSTRALIANS

wards Santa Claus (Mr Samarcu) Charger (Mr Samarcq) third,

and Valbridge (Mr S. W. Tang). In view of Adorable Ada's

SECOND RACE

Hok Un Handicap: Bix Furlongs.

BEAT RAF

17.9

disappointing form at

at previous Den Ledi (Mr Tsai), although to recurnmend it for a win, but oatings I can hardly be expected promoted in class on account of there is no that this pony

Is no doubt It's win the North Pass

In Handicap over this distance at has been improving and a win It the last meeting, is still main-sooner or later is indicated.

will again be taken out by Mr Its taining

form

and good

Tsal tomorrow afternoon. should have G good chance of

EIGHTN RACE registering another win 10-

Balyingpun ftandicap: Prom 114- murrow.

Mile Post Given a decent stort, a very fit 1 don't think I shall be for brought the first appear- Speedy Roger, Kwok up, is able wrong in stating that the ponies ance of the Royal Austra- to upset Ben Ledi in this six- to watch in this race are Lassic lian Air Force team from (Mr Samarcq). Aesthete (Mr

furlong dash.

Tiny Grey, Chun Kit up, has Improved much, and this com- biration should be attractive.

For big money, I suggest an Impressive Phoenix with C. A. Lee astride.

the

By "PAK LO" Yesterday

afternoon

Chuang). Matador (Mr Ng) and Japan when they played the Three Stars (Mr Kwok).

RAF at Kai Tak and beat Lasele, Judging from its third them by 17 points (8 tries, placing

Query Bay

I penalty goal, 1 goul) to Handicap over this distance 赶是 the Sixth Race Meeting, should 9 points (2 tries, 1 penalty THIRD RACE

have a good chance of winning, goal). Shaukhon Handicap (First Section) bul Aesthete is not to be ignored The Aussies were the

faster, From 2-Mile Post.

Half Moon Bov presents here us Ercal

start as firm favourite,

13 pposition Top Secret (Chun has put on a lot

and

15 this pony can move fast and but there was a lot of poor pass- Kwok up,

ly to its liking. ing in the three-line and there handsome proposition the distance is us the pony

Matador, with Mr F. Noodt seemed to be only Hoole capable has shown

the RAF and should up, did not impress in its last of breaking through improvement

outing, but It may do better

to-back the from morrow with a change in

visitors make up a good expected

up to Colony jockey department. Three Stars tenim, but not which Kit)

though of condition can move fairly fast and may standard, after several disappointing races. provide an upset as it is specially should beat all their opponents I am of the opinion that it stands reserved by its connections in in their next two games they a very good chance to chalk this race,

NINTH RACE up a belated triumph.

Shamahnipo ncap: From 3- (Mr Peter Alle Port- Straight Forward Wet).

Bankfoot (Mr

This is the last race of the over this day and will be contested by

and

Samarca) are

good

distance and should have some Class 9 ponies.

say in the voce,

Poni.

Victoria Club

Callover

they

would not stand up to an Army teum.

Today they are again playing at Kal Tak, this time against HMS Newcastle, as the Welch have bad to call off,

3-3

The game yesterday startedt wel and the first score came FOURTH RACE

from a penalty award on the Mongkokteyl Plate: Frons Ely-Milo

RAF 23, The kick was neptly This sprint race is confined

dropped between the posts. to 1954 Subscription ponies.

Then gradually the RAF got have won $1,250

going and after a fine forwa Ponies which

are barred.

rush Davidson went over in the corner. more in stakes

The kick was missed Weight 147 lb.

Balsam (Mr Yen Ching-tun). came in fourthi in the

London, Mar. 18. Play ranged back and forth Stokes over six

some time with the Aussies Ong Por Lain, with accurately clinch the gaine and match at Wetherby

Bookmakers had their spolling many Race furlongs at the Seventh

chances with Lock-15-12. placed sholn, outclassed

have a great final acceptance callover on thele lackadaisical passing until wood who was kept hopelessly In the other quarter-finals, D. Meeting, should

scoring a win next week's Lincolnshire Hoole got away through the 546 For 5

chasing about the court. Ong's Smythe (Canada) beat H. A. opportunity of

the Victoria Handicap at

centre and scored. The kick Preater experience and forceful Heah (Malaya) 15-9 and 15-11. here.

Char Tune

was missed G-3. (Mr Plumbly) is style

The Anal score in the first Port of Spain, Trinidad, enabled him to dictate the P. Heim (Danmark) defeated

play

'Candidates, in most demand half came from a lineout. The Heah overcame an early back-Ong Poh Lim (Malaya) 15-7, also in the race in view of its Club here last night. Mar. 18.

run in 2.05.3-last quarter 7-15 and 16-12.

were the favourite, Monsieur ball went to the Aussie wing weakness to eliminate Heal was very inaccurate 29 seconds on March 10. Aided by a third wicket hand

Beautiful Phoenix (Mr Isy. Dumbarnic, French Challen- and he evaded tour tackles and Kobbero for

experts against Smythe. whom

The Malayan West. stand of 338, the

Postman's Path, scored in the corner. The RAF Gregory? After allempted to beat the Carudlan

Senorita (Mr Rer, Nohar, predict a great future.

Ollveira) are

recommended for Chivalry and Walluce's Tower nurking at this point was very taking the first four points, Heath down the sidelines, but lost many

trained in Scotland, who closed

land indeed 9-3. was repentedly outmangeayred points by hitting out. Traling placings,

start,

best played

Jungle trom the

Queen (Mr Hsu) is at 28-1. He was a 60-1 chance

fast Monday. on his backhand and Kobbery from

the second gome when

he good to follow as an outsider.

There was little change in FIFTII BACE went ahead 13-12.

Tightening up his game, Hean switched to the net from the

offers. The score Shaukiwan Handicap (Second Grand National levelled at 14-all

then baseline and drew up.from 8-14 Section); From 2-Mile Frost. and

Churchtown, forced the Dope into errors with

to 11-14 before

down. going three fine placements.

HOLM BEATS ONG-

Indies today brought their score to 546 for the loss of five wickets on the second day of the fourth Test against England.

"This is the highest Test sc010) by the West Indies against England in the West Indies, beating the 536 made at King sion in 1836.

Heah continued to improve in the second game, his change of pace causing Kobbero to net or hit out.

In

mile

and

Irish horse,

SECOND HALF

ציונלי

camo kicked a penalty, and

In the cond half the Brat Davidson shortly The second section of Class 2 hardened to 100-8 while Geulle after Hurst of the RAF nearly un- ponies will contest this event. Moya, nn eight-year-old mare, bree through but was Ong Poh Lim, Malayan seed, Babsle (Mr Peter Wei), in view had some cach-way support and luckily injured in the attempt and had to leave the field. This *liminatexi .by the of

fine gallops on Wednesday, shortened-io-28-1,

put a strain on the RAF and was experienced Holm in a tight March 10, in the good time of

the next score therefore came match. The Malayan's overhead 2.002 last quarter 273, seconds

no surprisö When Hople QUARTER-FINALS

xio difficulty in

again breios through and pass- Eddy Choong(Malaya, holder) play was far superior, but he should have

on many netting beat P. Grandlund (Denmark) points

winning

ad; out to the, right wing ¿who 15-9, 8-15 and 16-12 In

à errors,

The dimculty, however, is to

went over zizu Alej Helm who is competing in nominate the second and third quarter-final match.

CLOSING,QUOTATIONS ...¡ Closing quotations were: Lincolnshire Handicap (Mar. 24)

10-1 Monsieur Isy. 100-0Durbarndo 100-7 Arctic Balye

Romany

Against Grandlund, who ships, was trailing all through (Mr Ng) to run off into a big EAT Way, Salling | tercepted a pass

Choong had to fight for every his eighth consecutive Champion- ponies. I expect Kentucky Land .but it will not have stamina to last the

Chuang)

Some furious rallies at close se sinks (Mr

Everton Weekes made 200 and Worrell 187 in their marathon stand. Resuming at 204 for two in bright sunshine, the two batsmen were in a good position to force the pace but were led dową for long spells by defen- sive bowling from Balley and point Lock.

had eliminated seeded player the third game until he levelled lead Jeff Robson (New Zealand) in at 12-all. The crowd of over 20,000

an earlier round.

The Dune led 0-1 in the first quarters followed with Ong Poh

drat to weaken grew restless as Bailey persisted.

and should il second place as It, Is well wide of the In bowling

gume before Choong settled im the

quite good over this distinco. Get another point. The down.

Malayan quickly falling to off stump.

Weekds reached 130 in four pulled up and won the game Mandu Natekar, 20-year-old

look to Squadron Leader (Mr Indian Singles Champion from Kwok) and Clanfeckle hours and 10 minutes, hitting 1915-9. Zours, while Worrell completed

Choong won the first point in his century in just over

by Joergen Hammerguard minor position. hours.

player who yesterday Brian Statham, England pace bowler, who yesterday injured a

of Malaya, showed rib musele, did not field today after visiting hospital for treat ment

Dir

kick was missed 12. The Then in the middle of the feld McKenzie of the RAF in-

and

Went Woll Light, Charles Mannering, Post to pass to Davidson; who passed an's Path and Swashbuckler out to Bowker who scored. The 25-1 Ambassador's Court Fick was missed. 12-0.

came again 29-1-Langton Brig Brawny The fins!

Who ran across the field; and peat four men to sepro. Scot Chivalry and Wallge's fram Hocle

kick was convorted. 33-1 Magle Circle.

score

four the second game, but the Dane 16-y, was beaten 15-8 and Samareg) ɛto-fight out the' other GRAND NATIONAL (MAR. 217. & little fightening up on

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WINNING

PAYMEN

SEFUNDS

THE SCOREBOARD West Inales, Ast Innings Holt, c. Compton b.

Trueman Stollmeyer, e and b.

Compton Weekes, c. Balley b. Lock Womell, b. Lock Walcott, not out Pairaudeau, run out "Aşklason, not out

Total (for five wickets)

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Bodlemaicers, le Tae imani inte. v}}) (hot" be permitted to „pperate within the precincts of the

took the initiative and held it Hansen of Denmark, on

un-

almost continually. The, Danged the seeded Oui Telk |

also got off to a good start in

levelled at eight-all.

9-1 Irish Lizard and Coney

burrow

10-1:Royal Tam 100-8 Churchtown 100-7 Tudor Line 100-6 Mont Tremblant 20-1 Ordnance and Dominicks 28-1. Gentlo Moya 33-1.Queen's Taste, Banperion

and

the

On the whole a good game, Auroles' passing would transform them into a first class.

team.

SIXTH BACE · *Mulankok), llandicap: From 11

MUG FOAL. Looking over the entries for the final game with Choong wider variety of strokes and this sprint

The RAF definitely missed event, Diana (Mr

Mildon and their last find trolling a point behind in a grim frequently drew Natekar out of Samarca)

which was accond struggle before the scores were position,

The

the North Pass Indian also could in

Handicap

Eden, who is still in hospital, and their tackling was not a And

furlongs at the last no answer to Hansen's over six,

Their play Grandand smashed forcibly powerful hitting

good as expected. meeting, seems to be the best

was at times, rogood. placements had Natekar trailed from the start, bet for a win.

and Whispering Steel. clover

The Nowcastle game Choong chasing about the court losing the first four points and The danger, of course is

A change in racquet brought often netted when trying" to | Mihadla - (Mr Kwok), which has The next callover is on Mon-morrow should give the Aussies a.change.of.fortune-for-Choongtempt Hansen up to the net, been running well

during day, March 22, China Mail some strong opposition and be He forged steadily ahead to Router.

i morning agallops and this com- 1 Special.

and

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